Before you start
Get familiar with a few key terms
The way you fill out these forms will impact the outcome of your case, so it’s important to do it correctly. The forms include some terms that may be unfamiliar to you. You can read more about these terms:
- Community and separate property
- Date of separation
- Spousal support
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
This website has information to walk you through the basic process. But, you may need more help or legal advice.
Consider getting help
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Get help from the court. Learn more about the court’s Family Law Facilitator or Self-Help Center.
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Hire a lawyer to help you with all or a part of your case. It’s possible to complete the process without a lawyer, but if you have a lot of property or debt, you may wish to hire a lawyer.