Learn how California divorce works.
Short, practical guides. Read what you need, skip what you don't.
California residency requirements
Six months in California, three months in your county. The full rules and the most common ways people miscount.
The 6-month waiting period explained
Why it exists, when the clock starts, and what you can do during it.
Every FL- form, in plain English
FL-100, FL-110, FL-141, FL-150, FL-160, FL-165, FL-170, FL-180, FL-190 — what each one is for.
How to serve your spouse
Three legal options. The cheapest, the easiest, and the most reliable.
How California splits property
California is a community property state. What that means, and the practical rules for splitting assets and debts.
How California calculates child support
The state guideline calculator, the inputs that matter, and why the answer is rarely a surprise.
How spousal support works
Temporary vs. permanent. How long it lasts. The factors courts actually look at.
Custody and parenting plans
Legal vs physical custody, schedules that work, and what the court checks for in a parenting plan.