State Guide
Get California uncontested divorce documents prepared online, understand the 6-month waiting period, and move forward with a clearer filing process.
6 months
County: 3 months
One spouse must have lived in CA for 6 months and in the filing county for 3 months.
180 days
Mandatory 6-month (180-day) waiting period from date respondent is served. Strictly enforced.
$435
$435 per party (petition and response)
community
9 forms
9 required + 0 conditional
Irreconcilable differences
California is a high-cost divorce market, which makes a lower-cost uncontested document option more compelling when both spouses are generally on the same page. The big issue is not speed alone — it is getting the paperwork and disclosure flow right.
Most uncontested California divorces still run on the state’s mandatory 6-month timeline, even when the paperwork is ready much sooner.
Our fee is $129 for document preparation. California court fees are typically about $435, and some counties may involve additional local costs.
All forms are state-specific and court-approved.
You can complete and prepare much of the process online, but filing procedures and court acceptance depend on the county and case details.
California has a mandatory 6-month waiting period from service before the divorce can be finalized.
For a smooth uncontested process, practical agreement on key terms is strongly recommended.
Some uncontested cases can be completed with minimal or no hearing time, but local court practice can differ.
California filing fees are commonly around $435, separate from our $129 service fee.
Yes. California requires financial disclosure documents in most divorce cases.
Get your court-ready documents prepared for $129 and understand the next filing steps before you spend thousands on legal fees.