Court Filing & Document Retrieval in California
Filing with the court — and getting certified copies back — is the step most people dread. SimpleDivorce e-files or counter-files your divorce paperwork and retrieves certified copies of your final decree so you don't have to visit the courthouse. In California, 6 months minimum by statute; the paperwork is usually completed far sooner while the clock runs.
File My DivorceFiling 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
- Send us your completed, signed divorce forms
- We file with the correct court by e-filing or counter filing
- We pay the court filing fee on your behalf (passed through at cost)
- We retrieve certified copies of your stamped filing and final decree
FAQ
SimpleDivorce prepares your California divorce paperwork and handles court filing & document retrieval start to finish. One spouse must have lived in California for 6 months and in the filing county for 3 months.