Getting a divorce takes at least 6 months. There are 4 major parts of the process and they are the same for couples who are married and for those in a domestic partnership.

Overview In California, you get a divorce by starting a court case. No one has to prove someone did something wrong to cause the divorce (this is called no fault divorce). You can get a divorce even if …

To start a divorce or legal separation, you must: Fill out and file your court forms Serve your spouse or partner a copy of the filed forms This page gives you an overview of each step and links to more help.

To start a divorce or legal separation, you begin by filling out two court forms: a Petition and a Summons. If you and your spouse (or domestic partner) have children together, you will also need to …

Before you start You can get a divorce without a lawyer. This guide can help you with the process. Your court's self-help center staff can help you with forms and offer legal information. If you have a lot of …

Divorce Introduction Basics of the divorce process, legal separation, and annulment.

You must share your financial information with your spouse or partner in every divorce or legal separation. You don’t file your financial documents with the court—only a form saying you shared them.

These are the general steps to finish your divorce whether or not you have a default, an agreement, or had a trial. Get step-by-step instructions based on your specific situation

File your divorce Petition and Summons Once you complete your forms, you need to file them with the court and pay a filing fee of $435-$450. If you can’t afford the fee, you can ask the court to waive it.

Divorce Index Find a specific page or step-by-step instructions within our divorce section. Looking for copies of divorce papers? Contact the court (opens in a new tab) where you or your spouse filed the …