File for divorce or custody without the $15,000 attorney.

    Step-by-step guidance and court-ready documents for California family court, built around your situation.

    All 58  California counties covered
    Official  Judicial Council forms
    One  flat price, no retainers
    The six-month clock
    Final as early as six months and one day after filing.
    California sets the minimum timeline. Virdix keeps every form, deadline, and disclosure on that clock, so the date holds.

    Why Virdix

    Built for the cases others won't touch

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    VirdixRecommended
    Divorce, custody, paternity & DV cases
    AI-powered declaration builder
    Parenting plan & settlement agreement builders
    Guided process from filing to finalization
    Educational resources at every step
    One-time fee
    Affordable
    Other Platforms
    Only simple uncontested divorces
    No declaration writing support
    No parenting plan guidance
    Just forms, no process guidance
    Leaves you on your own to figure it out
    When you need an attorney
    $5,000+

    How it works

    We don't just give you forms. We walk you through the entire family court process, educating you along the way.

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    Tell us about your case

    Answer simple questions about your situation. We'll determine exactly what documents you need for your county.

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    About your children

    Do you and the other parent have minor children together?

    Yes, we have children under 18
    No minor children
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    Build your documents

    Use our guided builders for declarations, parenting plans, and settlement agreements. Our builders organize what happened into clear, complete documents.

    Declaration BuilderFL-320 attachment

    Your words

    he kept the kids past the exchange time again and didn't answer my calls

    Court-ready version

    On March 15, 2026, Respondent failed to return the children at the court-ordered exchange time of 6:00 p.m. and did not respond to my two phone calls.

    AI Suggestion

    Add the actual return time and any witnesses so your account is complete.

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    File and serve

    Get step-by-step filing instructions for your courthouse. We guide you through serving the other party.

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    FL-100FAMILY LAW
    PETITION: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
    PETITIONERJordan A. Alvarez
    COUNTYOrange
    RELIEFDissolution, custody, support
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    Complete your case

    Navigate hearings, responses, and final judgments with guidance at every step until your case is resolved.

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    Guidance at every step, from first form to final judgment.

    You handle your case. We make sure you're never guessing about what comes next.

    Plain-English guidance

    Every question, form, and deadline explained the way a person would explain it, not the way the court writes it.

    Court-ready documents

    Filings built on the California Judicial Council forms courts actually require, prepared for all 58 counties.

    Know the cost upfront

    One flat price for your complete case package. No retainers, no hourly billing, no surprises.

    FAQ

    Common questions

    Most services only handle simple uncontested divorces and leave you with blank forms. Virdix handles contested cases (custody battles, support disputes, DV situations) and guides you through the entire process. Our AI-powered declaration builder helps you write compelling declarations, and we support you from initial filing through final judgment.

    No. Virdix is a document preparation service that helps you represent yourself (pro se) in family court. We don't provide legal advice or represent you in court. However, with properly prepared documents and our step-by-step guidance, many people successfully handle their own cases.

    We build your documents on the official California Judicial Council forms and follow each court's formatting requirements. Acceptance decisions always rest with the court; if a clerk rejects a filing, our included revision support helps you correct and refile.

    We support divorce, legal separation, parentage (paternity), custody modifications, child support, and domestic violence restraining orders. Both contested and uncontested cases across all 58 California counties.

    Most people complete each phase in 20 to 40 minutes. You can save your progress and return anytime. Once you finish a phase, your documents are ready immediately to print, sign, and file.

    Virdix was built for complicated cases. Our declaration builder, parenting plan builder, and settlement agreement tools help you handle custody disputes, support disagreements, and high-conflict situations. If your case involves complex assets or criminal matters, we recommend also consulting an attorney.

    Start your case today

    Get court-ready documents for a fraction of typical attorney costs, with step-by-step guidance from your first form to your final judgment.

    No credit card required to start. Pay only when you're ready to download.

    Virdix is not a law firm, is not a substitute for an attorney, and does not provide legal advice. We provide self-help document preparation at your direction.