About Response to Divorce Document Preparation
A person served with divorce or legal separation papers may choose to file a response. Response deadlines can be important, and the requested relief should be stated consistently with the positions the responding party has chosen.
A document preparer can type the response and related forms from the customer’s specific direction. The office cannot advise whether responding is strategically appropriate or what positions the customer should take.
California availability: This page concerns self-help document preparation for California matters. Services, procedures and pricing vary by independently owned office.
Documents and information commonly requested
The exact package depends on the customer’s selected service, instructions and local requirements. Common items may include:
- Response form
- Child-custody jurisdiction form
- Custody or support attachments
- Property declaration
- Fee-waiver forms when selected
- Proof of filing or service forms
How document preparation works
Bring the complete set of papers received and provide the date and manner of service. Tell the office exactly what response terms you want entered so the selected paperwork can be prepared promptly.
You remain responsible for reviewing the completed documents, confirming that your information and directions were entered correctly, signing where required and meeting applicable deadlines. Ask the local office which clerical filing, recording, publication, notary or service options it offers.
Common questions
What does response to divorce document preparation include?
The service may include the response and any customer-selected custody, support, property or fee-waiver attachments required for the filing.
Is response to divorce document preparation available at every California By The People office?
No. Service availability, process, timing and pricing vary among independently owned California offices. Contact the office that would prepare your documents.
Can a By The People office tell me what choices to make?
No. The customer must select the service and provide the decisions and information used to prepare the documents. Offices do not provide legal advice or representation.
Are filing, recording, publication or service fees included?
Third-party charges are separate unless the local office specifically states otherwise in its written quote.