DIY California Family Law
Handle parts of your family law case yourself, with clear guidance along the way.
Legal forms and procedures can feel overwhelming, and hiring an attorney to handle every step can be expensive. These practical California family law resources help you understand what to do, prepare your documents carefully, and move your case forward with greater confidence.
Starting a divorce
Starting the divorce is only one part of the process. You may also want to explore the Child Custody and Support resources below.
Do you have children or support issues?
PETITIONER'S GUIDE TO STARTING A DIVORCE — $99
A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting a California Divorce. This resource walks you through the initial steps and helps you prepare the forms needed to begin your case.
Best for: Someone who is starting a California divorce and wants guidance preparing the initial paperwork themselves.
Includes: Guide · Court Forms · Completed Examples · Checklist
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Start with the FREE California Divorce Roadmap
Get a clear overview of the California divorce process, what to expect at each stage, and a helpful checklist to keep you on track.
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What do you need help with?
You don't need to know the name of the form or legal document you need. Start with what you're trying to accomplish.
I need help with financial disclosures or requesting or responding to discovery.
DISCOVERY & FINANCIAL INFORMATION
I need help requesting court orders, responding to a request, or preparing for a hearing or trial.
PREPARING FOR COURT:
NEED PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE?
Sometimes you need advice about your specific situation.
DIY resources can help you understand the process and prepare documents, but they cannot tell you what you should do based on the unique facts of your case.
If you'd like personalized guidance, you can book a one-on-one consultation with Maya K. Grey, a California Certified Family Law Specialist.
Already purchased a DIY resource? You can use a consultation to ask questions about how the law or process applies to your particular situation.
FAQs
Are these resources only for California cases?
Yes. These resources are designed for California family law matters.
Do I need to know which legal form or template I need?
No. Start with the issue you're trying to address. The product descriptions will help you identify the appropriate resource.
How will I receive my purchase?
Your materials will be sent to you by email immediately after your purchase is completed, so you can get started right away.
Can I edit the templates?
Where a product includes an editable template, it is designed to be customized for your case. Not every product contains the same materials, so check the “What's Included” section before purchasing.
Does purchasing a product establish an attorney-client relationship?
No. Purchasing or using a DIY resource does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not include “Grey Family Law, PC” or “Maya K. Grey” in documents or correspondence related to your case without permission.
What if I need advice about my specific case?
You can schedule a consultation for individualized legal advice.
CREATED FROM REAL FAMILY LAW EXPERIENCE
Not all legal templates are created equal.
A good legal document does more than cover the basics. It anticipates the issues that may arise and includes the details needed to address them clearly.
Throughout my career practicing family law, I've seen agreements and legal documents that leave out important terms, create ambiguity, or simply don't address what happens when things don't go according to plan. I've also seen an increasing number of people rely on AI-generated legal information that sounds convincing but is incomplete or simply incorrect.
I created these resources differently.
My templates are modeled on the kinds of detailed documents I would prepare for my own clients. My guides provide step-by-step guidance that explains not just how to complete the paperwork, but what important issues to consider along the way. My completed examples show what finished documents can look like, and my checklists help you identify important details before filing or serving your paperwork.
YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO SETTLE FOR A BARE-BONES TEMPLATE SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU'RE HANDLING YOUR CASE YOURSELF.
responding to a divorce
Responding to the divorce is only one part of the process. You may also want to explore the Child Custody and Support resources below.
Do you have children or support issues?
RESPONDENT'S GUIDE TO RESPONDING TO A DIVORCE — $99
A Step-by-Step Guide to Responding to a California Divorce. If your spouse has started a California divorce, this resource helps you understand the documents you received, the steps you need to take, and how to prepare your response.
Best for: Someone who has been served with a California divorce Petition and needs to prepare and file a Response.
Includes: Guide · Court Forms · Completed Examples · Checklist
child and spousal support
CHILD & SPOUSAL SUPPORT RESOURCES:
Child Support Agreements — $79
For parents who have reached an agreement about child support and want help documenting the terms clearly and completely.
Temporary Spousal Support Agreements — $79
For spouses who have agreed on temporary spousal support and need help putting the terms into a clear written agreement.
Reserving Jurisdiction Over Support — $49
For situations where support may not be needed now, but you want to preserve the ability to address it in the future.
Waiving Spousal Support — $49
For spouses considering a permanent waiver of spousal support and who want to understand and properly document that decision.
Vocational Evaluations — $59
For cases where a spouse's ability to work or earn income is disputed and a vocational evaluation may be appropriate.
Includes: Practical guides · Customizable documents and/or court forms · Completed examples · Checklists
child custody
Explore our child support and spousal support resources.
Need help with child support too?
CHILD CUSTODY AGREEMENTS — $99
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a California Child Custody Agreement. For parents who have reached, or are working toward, an agreement about custody and parenting time and want help putting those terms into a clear written agreement.
Best for: Parents who want to create a detailed custody and parenting time agreement.
Includes: Guide · Editable Templates · Completed Examples · Checklist
discovery
DISCOVERY & FINANCIAL INFORMATION RESOURCES
Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure (PDDs) — $99
For when you need to prepare your required financial disclosures and want step-by-step guidance on completing the forms and organizing your financial information.
Requests for Production of Documents — $59
For when you need documents or financial information from the other party and they aren't providing it voluntarily.
Responding to Requests for Production — $59
For when you've received formal requests for documents and need help preparing your written responses and producing the requested information.
Responding to Form Interrogatories — $49
For when you've been served with Form Interrogatories and need help preparing complete written responses and understanding what information you need to provide.
Demanding Preliminary Disclosures — $39
For when the other party hasn't provided their required financial disclosures and you need to formally request them.
Includes: Step-by-step guides · Editable templates and/or court forms · Completed examples · Checklists
Property
PROPERTY ISSUES
Selling Real Property — $79
For spouses who have agreed to sell a home or other real property and want help creating a detailed agreement that addresses how the sale will actually work.
Watts & Epstein Claims — $59
For situations where one spouse has continued using a community property asset after separation or has used separate funds to pay community expenses and may need to preserve a potential reimbursement claim.
Includes: Step-by-step guides · Editable templates · Completed examples · Checklists
Preparing for court
PREPARING FOR COURT
Request for Order (FL-300) — $149
For when you need to ask the court to make orders about custody, support, or other family law issues and want guidance preparing your request, supporting declaration, and paperwork.
Responding to a Request for Order (FL-320) — $119
For when you've been served with a Request for Order and need help preparing your written response, supporting declaration, and court paperwork.
Settlement Conference Statement — $79
For when you have an upcoming settlement conference and need help clearly presenting the issues in your case, your position, and your proposed resolution.
Demand for Exchange of Expert Witness Information — $39
For when your case is approaching trial and you need to find out whether the other party plans to rely on expert witnesses.
Expert Witness List — $49
For when you plan to rely on an expert at trial and need to properly disclose your expert witness information.
Includes: Step-by-step guides · Editable templates · Completed examples · Checklists
finishing your divorce
FINISHING YOUR DIVORCE: JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION — $149
A Step-by-Step Guide to Finalizing Your California Divorce. For individuals who have reached an agreement on all issues and want help preparing and submitting the paperwork necessary to obtain their final Judgment of Dissolution.
Best for: Self-represented spouses who have reached an agreement and are ready to prepare their final Judgment documents.
Includes: Step-by-step Judgment Guide · Judgment Roadmap · Court Forms · Editable Templates · Completed Judgments · Checklist
