Filing procedures, timelines, residency requirements, mediation, and everything you need to know to get started.
Divorce without children in California costs $435 to file and takes a mandatory 6-month minimum. Complete 2026 guide to residency, forms, and property.
Divorce records are public in California under the Public Records Act. Learn how to search filings, what's redacted, and how to seal records in 2026.
California requires 6 months state and 3 months county residency to file divorce under Fam. Code § 2320. Filing fee $435. Complete 2026 guide.
Legal separation vs divorce in California: both cost $435 to file, but separation has no residency requirement and no 6-month wait. Full 2026 comparison.
Collaborative divorce in California costs $5,000-$25,000 per spouse, resolves cases in 6-12 months, and avoids court under Family Code § 2013. Full 2026 guide.
California divorce mediation costs $3,000-$15,000 vs $15,000-$30,000 for litigation. Learn the process, benefits, and 70-85% success rate for mediated settlements.
File for online divorce in California with $435 filing fee and 6-month waiting period. Learn e-filing, joint petition options, and step-by-step process.
California divorce without a lawyer costs $435-$870; with an attorney, $17,500 average. Learn when you need legal help vs. DIY for your 2026 divorce.
California divorce papers cost $435 to file. Get all required forms (FL-100, FL-110, FL-140) plus step-by-step instructions for filing in 2026.
California annulment requires proving void/voidable grounds under Family Code § 2200-2210. Divorce costs $435 filing fee with 6-month waiting period.
California uncontested divorce takes 6-8 months and costs $435-$870. Contested divorce takes 18-36 months and $15,000-$75,000+. Compare timelines, costs, and requirements.
File for divorce in California with our 2026 guide. $435-$450 filing fee, 6-month minimum timeline, step-by-step process for FL-100 petition and property division.
California requires no proof of wrongdoing to divorce. Filing fee: $435. Waiting period: 6 months. Learn how no-fault divorce works under Family Code § 2310.
Get a cheap divorce in California from $0–$435. Learn about fee waivers, the new Joint Petition (SB 1427), summary dissolution, and DIY filing options.
California divorce costs $435-$17,000+ depending on complexity. Filing fee is $435, attorney fees average $350-$400/hour. Complete 2026 cost breakdown.
Learn how long divorce takes in California. Covers the 6-month waiting period, uncontested vs. contested timelines, filing fees, residency rules, and 2026 law changes.