ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
So you've decided to divorce or separate...now what?
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Check out the below resources to help you clarify how to proceed with your family law matter and move forward with confidence. California Superior Courts and Los Angeles County offer robust self-help sections to assist people who want to do their own paperwork or give direction to a Legal Document Assistant ("LDA"). The boxes below contain links to provide you with an overview of the process and easy access to court forms.
CALIFORNIA COURTS & LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT RESOURCES
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Family Law Overview / FL-107-INFO
A helpful starting point that explains the basic steps of a divorce or legal separation. The FL-107 INFO form provides a clear roadmap of the legal process so you know what to expect, and forms packets are available on the page.
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A simplified procedure for couples who meet the eligibility requirements.
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Information about California's joint-petition process for couples who want to start a divorce or legal separation together.
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Access a list of different types of family law matters and forms packets of the documents required by the court to finalize each type of case.
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Access the complete list of required family law forms for Los Angeles County, including local and California Judicial Council forms. This central repository is updated by the court so it should provide the correct, up-to-date documents needed for your specific filing.