Many California Divorces Are Uncontested

A common misconception is that every divorce requires expensive litigation and attorney representation. In reality, many California couples already agree on the major issues before the paperwork even begins.

In uncontested divorces, spouses may already have agreements regarding property division, parenting schedules, support or debt allocation. In those cases, some people choose to complete the process without hiring a full divorce attorney.

When Hiring a Divorce Attorney May Make Sense

There are situations where hiring an attorney may still be important, especially when legal disputes become complex or highly contested.

When People Often Choose Alternatives to Hiring an Attorney

Many people seek lower-conflict and lower-cost divorce options when the process is cooperative and relatively straightforward.

In these situations, some individuals use educational resources, self-representation or Licensed Legal Document Assistant services to help prepare paperwork and navigate filing procedures.

What a Licensed Legal Document Assistant Does

A California Licensed Legal Document Assistant (LDA) can provide legal document preparation services to self-represented individuals. This may include preparing divorce paperwork, organizing forms, filing support and procedural assistance.

Gerald Christiansen is a California Licensed Legal Document Assistant and not an attorney. His services are intended for self-represented individuals seeking document preparation support.