What Is a Guided DIY Divorce? California’s Best Low-Cost Divorce Option
Take a more modern approach to separation today. With expert help and a step-by-step approach, we can assist you in managing your divorce in California at a fraction of the cost.
Fully guided and assisted DIY divorce is designed to guide you before, during, and after the divorce by managing court filings, forms, and much more.
What Does DIY Divorce Include?
- Customer support.
- Court document filing.
- Spouse signature collection.
- Document editing before filing.
- Dedicated case manager (CDS).
- Personalised divorce documentation.
- Strategy session with a divorce expert.
- Expert support (with video tutorials, checklists, videos, and AI assistance).
IDEAL For?
A Guided DIY divorce is best for couples in California who meet the following criteria:
- At least one spouse is willing to work on the divorce forms, and the other is committed to participating and signing documents.
- Couples needing online assistance to resolve matters like child custody and support.
- Couples seeking an uncontested divorce (having no disputes over primary issues).
- Those who need very little work preparing forms and finalizing their divorce.
- People who need help navigating the court process with little hassle.
- Parties wanting a simple process.
- Those with or without kids.
- Short-term marriages.
Not Ideal for
If you fall into either of the descriptions listed below, you should seek a different divorce method.
- Cases involving domestic violence or abuse.
- Cases Involving spouses unwillingness to cooperate.
- Mental health challenges that can complicate proceedings.
- Long term marriages with complicated cash flow that impacts spousal support.
- Couples in contested divorces where neither party has agreed on important matters.
- Legal situations with complex financial matters, such as an asset size greater than $1-2 million.
A Quick Glimpse of DIY Divorce Benefits
- Streamlined divorce process, saving couples time and extra manual steps.
- Allowing documents to be signed remotely, thereby, eliminating paperwork.
- Accessible through all devices, making it convenient and flexible.
- An affordable option designed for low-cost divorce options.
- Providing checklists, personalized videos, and AI tutorials.
- Two years of ongoing editing and support after purchase.
- Program led by CA family law divorce expert.
DIY Divorce Process (Step-by-Step) Guide
The DIY Divorce process is quite straightforward and features the following steps:
1. Create Your Account:
- Take a couple of minutes to sign up on ‘The Complete Divorce (TCD)’ and start using our fully guided service to begin your personalized divorce journey.
2. Connect with Your Divorce Expert:
- Book a session with a certified divorce expert to go over the details of your process and outline the goals you want to achieve.
3. Provide Key Details:
- Use our intuitive questionnaire to help document your and your spouse’s assets, debts, income, expenses, and agreements.
4. Collaborate on Your Divorce Agreement:
- Resolve important issues with the help of a certified mediator. This includes issues like child custody and asset division that require expert advice.
5. Complete and Review Paperwork:
- Our team creates your custom divorce forms and checks them for completeness and legal compliance. They are then forwarded to the court, and the spouse is served the papers.
6. Finalize Your Divorce:
- After the proper documents are signed and submitted to the jurisdiction for approval, you will receive the official divorce decree.
7. Post-Divorce Support:
- Receive access to resources that help you manage and move forward confidently after finalizing your divorce.
Helping You Through Your Divorce
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DIY vs Divorce with a Lawyer
Deciding to do a DIY Divorce instead of hiring a personal lawyer is cheaper and stress-free in California. How much difference is there between both methods?
Here’s a detailed comparison of everything you should consider:
| Features | Guided DIY Divorce | Divorce with a Lawyer |
| Cost | Low-cost, $299 | Expensive (avg $15,000+) |
| Personalized Assistance | Expert-guided support | Lawyer-specific advice |
| Process Timeline | Speed driven by parties | Over a year |
| Paperwork | Fully remote (no manual steps) | Manual and In-person interactions. |
| Flexibility | Anytime accessible (across all devices) | Limited (to office hours) |
| Control | Spouses decide | Lawyer-driven |
| Stress | Lower stress, guided approach | Higher stress, combative approach |
Certified Divorce Expert: Dina Hadad
Dina Haddad is the founder of ‘The Complete Divorce’ and a well-known family law mediator in California. Through her unique method of collaboration and efficiency, she has done invaluable work helping couples cope with the emotional issues that arise from divorce.
Dina possesses advanced qualifications in mediation and conflict resolution, which allows her to help clients find peaceful solutions to their problems. The best way to describe Dina’s method for helping her clients is compassionate, caring, and insightful.
Dina Haddad has been a trusted name in California for over two decades, helping clients seek a more hassle-free solution to divorce issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a Certified Divorce Expert at The Complete Divorce (TCD)?
A divorce expert at TCD is a specialist who has the necessary certification and experience to help clients at every stage of a DIY divorce. They work one-on-one with clients to ensure that the divorce process is smooth and less stressful.
How does a fully guided DIY divorce work?
The process begins with starting your online divorce eligibility for free. If eligible, you can purchase a package that includes expert assistance and a carefully crafted list of instructions.
Then, TCD experts walk you through everything, including filing and finalizing the divorce.
Do I need my spouse to be involved in the DIY divorce process at TCD?
Yes, a DIY divorce still requires both couples to cooperate mutually. This process is meant for parties who have reached an agreement on all matters, such as the division of property and child custody.
What is the price of the DIY divorce process at TCD?
The service costs $299, which is perfect for couples seeking an affordable divorce option. For more information, visit the TCD pricing page or contact the support team.
Why don’t you need a lawyer for your divorce with TCD?
A DIY divorce with TCD comes with support from divorce experts, helping you manage forms, file documents, and meet court requirements.
This eliminates the need for a lawyer and makes your case more straightforward and stress-free.