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How It Works

Three simple steps from start to court-ready. No lawyers, no legal jargon.

1

Answer Questions

Our AI-guided interview walks you through everything the court needs to know. Plain English, no legal jargon. It takes about 15 minutes and covers your personal information, marriage details, children, property, and how you'd like to divide things.

You can save your progress and come back anytime. If you invite your spouse, they complete their sections separately on the same platform.

2

Review Your Documents

Based on your answers, we automatically generate the court forms required for your California divorce. You review everything before anything is filed. If something needs to be changed, you can go back and update your answers.

Documents are prepared using the latest court-approved forms. Our AI checks for common errors and missing information before you finalize.

3

File With the Court

Once you approve your documents, you download a complete, court-ready packet and take it to the courthouse. We include step-by-step filing instructions for your county, so you know where to go, what to bring, and what to expect at the clerk's window.

After you file, you tell us the date and we keep tracking your case, so you know which deadlines are coming up and what your next step is.

That's the whole process. See whether it fits your situation.

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What You'll Need

Have the following ready before you start:

Basic information

Names, dates of birth, marriage date, date of separation

Children information

Names and dates of birth of any minor children

Financial overview

General idea of income, assets, and debts

About 15 minutes

You can save progress and come back anytime

Ready to get started?

Start your filing today. Our AI-guided interview makes it simple.

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MutualFile AI

California divorce questions

MutualFile AI

Hi! I can answer questions about how MutualFile works and about the California divorce process — timelines, costs, forms, or what happens next.

Common questions

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