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Divorce in California Without a Lawyer: Step by Step Guide

Wondering how to divorce in California, step-by-step – and don't want to retain a lawyer? It's possible. You can save time, money, and heartache by navigating the California divorce process with Hello Divorce.

We can help you DIY divorce on the cheap with access to affordable, flat-rate legal help if and when you need it. If you prefer a little more help (i.e., someone to walk you through the entire process from start to finish), our plans each offer a degree of help tailored to your specific needs. Plus, you can upgrade or level down at any time for no extra fees.

Watch this video to learn about our Legal Document Preparation packages. We'll take you through each step of the process so you understand exactly how we can help you get to the finish line with your pocketbook intact.

What do you get with a Hello Divorce plan?

You'll be able to divorce with the confidence of knowing that all your divorce paperwork will be handled by our experienced legal team, from preparation to filing.

You'll also get unlimited access to our groundbreaking Divorce Navigator app. Our app lets you complete your California divorce forms through a guided tutorial (in plain English) and save your work along the way.

You'll also have unlimited access to our videos, forms, document templates, webinars, and our curated library of resources that decode the California divorce process so you understand the what and why behind every step of your divorce.

What will the divorce process look like?

To begin, you'll be asked to complete a comprehensive "intake" online form called " Divorce Details." From there, our team handles the heavy lifting. Check out this flowchart to get a sense for the steps involved.

What if I want to "DIY" my California divorce?

No problem! Our Divorce Navigator will walk you through each step and help you complete your forms correctly. If you want us to handle the procedural "stuff" like filing and serving your documents (no court!), learn more here.

Are you ready to navigate to your next chapter? Click here to see all the benefits of divorce through Hello Divorce. If you aren't quite ready to commit to our "DIY Divorce" with the Divorce Navigator but don't want or need to spend money retaining a lawyer, you will want to check this out!

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
VP, Customer Service & Family Law Attorney
Communication, Relationships, Personal Growth
After managing the recording studio and major transactions for multi-Grammy-winning band Green Day for 13 years, she earned her JD in Family Law and joined Erin at Hello Divorce, where she now makes sure every aspect of our customers' journey with Hello Divorce is transparent, less stressful, and successful.