Divorce Process Serving in California
Your spouse must be formally served for a divorce to proceed. SimpleDivorce assigns a licensed process server who delivers the papers, documents each attempt with GPS and time stamps, and returns a notarized affidavit of service for the court. In California, 6 months minimum by statute; the paperwork is usually completed far sooner while the clock runs.
Serve My SpouseFiling in California
Court: Superior Court
Residency: One spouse must have lived in California for 6 months and in the filing county for 3 months.
Filing fee: $435–$450 court filing fee (fee waivers available; passed through at cost).
Waiting period: 6-month minimum from the date of service of the petition to the earliest final judgment date.
How It Works
- Upload the divorce papers to be served and your spouse's address
- A licensed process server is assigned and makes GPS-verified attempts
- Each attempt is time-stamped and logged for a compliant affidavit
- You receive a notarized affidavit of service, ready to file with the court
FAQ
SimpleDivorce prepares your California divorce paperwork and handles divorce process serving start to finish. One spouse must have lived in California for 6 months and in the filing county for 3 months.