What is Divorse?
Divorse documents are used to legally terminate a marriage. They include various forms needed for the process. Explore templates tailored for California.
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California Divorse
Divorse documents facilitate the legal process of ending a marriage. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common California Divorse documents
- Divorce Petition — initiates the legal process to end a marriage.
- Divorce Decree — finalizes the divorce and outlines terms.
- Marital Settlement Agreement — details the division of assets and responsibilities.
- Complaint for Divorce — a formal statement requesting a divorce.
- Divorce Filing Forms — documents required to file for divorce.
- Separation Agreement — outlines terms for living apart before divorce.
- Divorce Judgment Forms — record the court's final decision on the divorce.
Divorce forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Form packages
California No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for people with Minor Children
Get everything needed for a divorce with minor children in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- California Marital Legal Separation and Property Settlement Agreement Minor Children Parties May have Joint Property or Debts effective Immediately
- California Petition - Marriage or Domestic Partnership
- California Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act - UCCJEA
- California Summons - Family Law
- California Proof of Service of Summons
- California Response - Family Law
- California Appearance, Stipulation and Waivers - Family Law - Uniform Package - Custody and Support
- California Declaration of Disclosure - Family Law
- California Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure and Income and Expense Declaration - Family Law
- California Schedule of Assets and Debts - Family Law
- California Income and Expense Declaration - Family Law
- California Property Declaration - Family Law
- California Continuation of Property Declaration - Family Law
- California Request to Enter Default - Family Law - Uniform Parentage
- California Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution or Legal Separation
- California Judgment
- California Notice of Entry of Judgment - Family Law - Uniform Parentage - Custody and Support
- California Child Support Case Registry Form
- California Notice of Rights and Responsibilities - Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures
- California Order - Notice to Withholding Income for Child Support
- California Income Withholding for Support - Instructions
California No-Fault Uncontested Agreed Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage with Adult Children and with or without Property and Debts
Access multiple legal forms needed for a straightforward divorce, providing peace of mind in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- California Legal Separation and Property Settlement Agreement with Adult Children - Marital - Domestic - Parties May have Joint Property or Debts - Effective Immediately
- California Petition - Marriage or Domestic Partnership
- California Summons - Family Law
- California Proof of Service of Summons
- California Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt - Family Law
- California Response - Family Law
- California Declaration of Disclosure - Family Law
- California Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure and Income and Expense Declaration - Family Law
- California Schedule of Assets and Debts - Family Law
- California Income and Expense Declaration - Family Law
- California Property Declaration - Family Law
- California Request to Enter Default - Family Law - Uniform Parentage
- California Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution or Legal Separation
- California Judgment
- California Notice of Entry of Judgment - Family Law - Uniform Parentage - Custody and Support
- California Proof Of Service By Mail
California Newly Divorced Individuals Package
Get everything needed for your legal life after divorce in one package, with multiple related forms for peace of mind.
This package includes:
- California Name Change Notification Form
- California General Durable Power of Attorney for Property and Finances or Financial Effective upon Disability
- California Statutory Health Care Directive
- California Written Revocation of Will
- Personal Planning Information and Document Inventory Worksheets - A Legal Life Document
Popular forms
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California No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for Persons with No Children with or without Property and DebtsGet everything needed for a no-children divorce in one place, including multiple related legal forms.
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Living Trust for individual, Who is Single, Divorced or Widow (or Widower) with ChildrenCreate a flexible estate plan that ensures your children inherit according to your wishes.
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California No-Fault Agreed Uncontested Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage for people with Minor ChildrenGet everything needed for a divorce with minor children in one convenient package.
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Living Trust for Individual as Single, Divorced or Widow (or Widower) with No ChildrenCreate a living trust to manage your assets, ensuring they are distributed according to your wishes upon your death.
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Discovery Interrogatories from Defendant to Plaintiff with Production RequestsGather essential information from the plaintiff during discovery in a legal case, ensuring transparency and clarification of facts.
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Last Will and Testament for Divorced person not Remarried with Adult ChildrenEnsure your estate is distributed according to your wishes after divorce with this straightforward will designed for individuals with adult children.
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California No-Fault Uncontested Agreed Divorce Package for Dissolution of Marriage with Adult Children and with or without Property and DebtsAccess multiple legal forms needed for a straightforward divorce, providing peace of mind in one convenient package.
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Discovery Interrogatories for Divorce Proceeding for either Plaintiff or Defendant - Another FormUse this form to gather detailed financial and personal information during a divorce proceeding, ensuring transparency between parties.
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Name Change Notification Package for Brides, Court Ordered Name Change, Divorced, MarriageEasily notify organizations of your name change after marriage, divorce, or court order.
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Marital Legal Separation and Property Settlement Agreement Minor Children Parties May have Joint Property or Debts effective ImmediatelyCreate a binding agreement for immediate separation and asset division when you have minor children and shared property or debts.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Divorce vs. Legal Separation — divorce ends the marriage; legal separation allows for living apart while remaining married.
- Uncontested Divorce vs. Contested Divorce — uncontested means both parties agree on terms; contested involves disputes.
- Marital Settlement Agreement vs. Divorce Decree — the former outlines agreements; the latter is the court's final ruling.
- Divorce Petition vs. Complaint for Divorce — both start the process, but terminology may vary by state.
- Separation Agreement vs. Marital Settlement Agreement — separation agreements are for couples not yet divorced; marital settlement agreements finalize divorce terms.
Key legal points
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Divorse requires specific forms to be completed and filed.
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Many documents may need to be notarized or witnessed.
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Divorse can be unilateral or mutual, depending on circumstances.
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Filing fees are typically required when submitting documents.
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Parties can choose mediation to resolve disputes amicably.
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Timing for processing can vary based on court workload.
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All terms agreed upon should be clearly documented.
How to get started
Begin the process with these simple steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature (Premium).
FAQs
Divorce permanently ends the marriage, while legal separation allows couples to live apart but remain married.
Separation does not legally end a marriage; filing for divorce is necessary to terminate it.
The timeline varies based on the complexity of the case and court schedules.
Yes, you can withdraw your petition, but it may involve additional paperwork.
California allows no-fault divorce, meaning no reason needs to be provided beyond irreconcilable differences.
Glossary
- Divorce - Legal termination of a marriage.
- Petition - Formal request to initiate divorce proceedings.
- Decree - Court order finalizing the divorce.
- Settlement Agreement - Document outlining terms agreed upon by both parties.
- Complaint - Formal documentation stating the desire for divorce.
- Separation - Living apart without legally ending the marriage.
- Filing - Submitting legal documents to the court.
- Mediation - Process of resolving disputes with a neutral third party.
- Judgment - Court's final ruling on the divorce.