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DivvyLaw is not a law firm. DivvyLaw provides self-help software and educational materials for self-represented parties in California. DivvyLaw is not a substitute for an attorney, and its employees, agents and representatives are not acting as your attorney.

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Using this website, submitting a form, joining the waiting list, or using the DivvyLaw platform does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and DivvyLaw or any of its personnel. Nothing you send us through this site is protected by attorney-client privilege, and we cannot keep it confidential in the way a lawyer would.

No legal advice

Everything on this site, including the blog, is general information about divorce procedure in California. It is not legal advice about your situation, and it does not account for the facts of your case. Court rules, filing fees and forms change. Individual counties, including Los Angeles and Orange County, apply their own local rules.

When you should speak to an attorney

Some cases need a lawyer. Consider consulting a licensed California attorney if your case involves domestic violence or a restraining order, contested custody, a business or professional practice, significant separate property or commingled assets, a spouse who is hiding assets or refusing to disclose, immigration consequences, or a deadline you have already missed.

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Wherever we state a fact about a form, a deadline or a rule, we aim to link to the Judicial Council form, the statute, or the court rule behind it. Check the source. If what you read here conflicts with what a court or a licensed attorney tells you, follow the court or the attorney.

The content and tools offered are intended to assist individuals in understanding and navigating the divorce process without an attorney, but are not a substitute for advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. The information may not reflect the most current legal developments and may not be applicable in your state or specific situation. For advice regarding your particular circumstances, you should consult with a licensed attorney. Use of this platform is at your own risk, results are not guaranteed, and you are solely responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. This platform does not engage in the practice of law and is not permitted to provide legal services. Please review our Terms and Conditions for more details

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