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California SB 1427 Joint Filing

A Peaceful, Dignified Path Forward

No contentious hearings. No adversarial retainers. Complete your joint divorce paperwork from the comfort of home for a fixed $799 flat fee that can be split with your spouse—including independent registered LDA review before court filing.

Check Eligibility in 2 Minutes

How It Works

  1. Step 1: 15-Minute Intake: You and your spouse enter basic factual information and property allocations through our confidential intake.
  2. Step 2: Document Review: An independent bonded California Legal Document Assistant reviews Forms FL-700, FL-710, FL-180, and your Marital Settlement Agreement at your direction.
  3. Step 3: Court Filing: Filing review is facilitated through the independent LDA with your County Superior Court clerk.

Transparent Comparison

Feature DIY State Forms Litigation Attorneys StartCivilDivorce.com
Total Fee $0 (Forms only) $3,500 – $7,500+ Retainers $799 Flat
Direct Court e-Filing You navigate county portals Handled by office Review via independent bonded LDA
Clerk Rejection Defense High rejection rate Standard review Avoid costly clerk rejections & delays
Court Hearings Often required Formal hearings No standard court hearings (unless ordered by a judge)

California County Jurisdictions

Select your county for localized Superior Court filing guidelines:

• Sacramento County • Placer County • San Joaquin County • Fresno County • Kern County • Stanislaus County • Contra Costa County • Alameda County • Solano County • Sonoma County • El Dorado County • Yolo County • Tulare County • Ventura County • Butte County

Transparent, Itemized Pricing

No hidden billable hours. Everything is fixed and transparent from start to finish.

Self-Help Software Platform Fee

Automated SB 1427 joint petition generation (FL-700 through FL-190), asset division balance sheets, and secure cloud intake.

Included
Independent Registered LDA Review & Submission

Direct review, statutory verification, and court filing coordination by an independent bonded California Legal Document Assistant.

Included
County Court Filing Fee

Mandatory superior court fee paid directly to the county (waived if eligible via FW-001 fee waiver).

Varies / Court Direct
Total Combined Preparation Fee: $799 ($399.50 / spouse)

*StartCivilDivorce.com provides self-help software services only and is not an attorney or law firm. Legal document assistant services are provided by independent registered and bonded LDAs pursuant to Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6400 et seq.