Plain-English walkthroughs for the most common California court filings — each one built around the actual Judicial Council forms you'll need.
Filing for divorce in California? Here's the 7-step process, the 6-month waiting period explained, all required forms (FL-100, FL-110, FL-140/142/150, FL-180), and a finalization date calculator.
Read Guide →Need a custody or visitation order in California? File Form FL-300 — here's exactly what to file, how to serve it, and what to expect at your hearing.
Read Guide →Got served eviction papers? You have just 5 business days to file a response. Here's exactly what to file, what the defenses are, and how to get to a hearing.
Read Guide →Serving the other side isn't enough — the court needs a filed proof. Match your service method to the right POS form and file it before your hearing.
Read Guide →Qualify by public benefits, income, or hardship — then file FW-001 to ask the court to waive your filing fees.
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