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Uncontested Divorce with Children in California

When children are involved, the paperwork grows — a parenting plan, custody terms, and a child-support worksheet. SimpleDivorce prepares all of it alongside your uncontested divorce so your agreement is complete and court-ready. In California, 6 months minimum by statute; the paperwork is usually completed far sooner while the clock runs.

Filing 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

1
Answer the guided questionnaire, including custody, parenting time, and support details
2
We prepare your divorce forms plus the parenting plan and child-support worksheet
3
You and your spouse review and sign (we coordinate notarization where required)
4
We file with the court, can serve your spouse when needed, and track the case to the final decree

Frequently Asked Questions

SimpleDivorce prepares your California divorce paperwork and handles uncontested divorce with children start to finish. One spouse must have lived in California for 6 months and in the filing county for 3 months.
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