How It Works
Your entire case, mapped out from day one
This is what a California family court case actually looks like, and what Virdix does for you at every stage of it.
Tell us about your case
Answer plain-English questions about your situation: your county, your children, what you're asking the court for. No legal jargon, no blank government forms staring back at you.
- Questions tailored to your county and case type
- Plain-language explanations at every step
- Save your progress and return anytime
About your case
What kind of case are you starting?
Your forms, assembled
Virdix determines every Judicial Council form your case and county require, and fills them from your answers. One case, one complete packet.
- Every required form, nothing missing
- County-specific local forms included
- Answers flow to every form automatically
4 of 11 forms in your packet. Every form your county requires, no guessing.
Turn your story into a clear declaration
The declaration is where your story gets told. Our AI builder helps you organize what happened into the clear, factual format courts expect.
- Your words in, court-ready language out
- Suggestions for dates, times, and witnesses
- Works for custody, support, and DV declarations
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.
File with your court
Print, sign, and file. You get instructions for your exact courthouse: how many copies, which window, what the filing fee is, and how to ask for a fee waiver if you need one.
- Courthouse-specific filing instructions
- Fee waiver forms when you qualify
- E-filing guidance where your county supports it
Filed with the clerkServe the other party
California has strict rules about who can deliver your papers and how. We walk you through service step by step, so your case doesn't stall on a technicality.
- Clear rules on who can serve
- Proof of service (FL-115) prepared for you
- What to do if the other party avoids service
California requires someone 18 or older, not involved in the case, to serve your papers. We explain exactly how to get it done right.
Exchange financial disclosures
Both sides must exchange a full financial picture before a divorce can finish. Virdix tracks what's due, fills the forms, and keeps you on the court's clock.
- FL-140, FL-142, and FL-150 built from your answers
- Deadline tracking so nothing lapses
- Guidance on what counts as an asset or debt
2 of 3 disclosure forms complete
Hearing, judgment, done
Whether your case settles or goes before a judge, you'll know what to bring, what to say, and what happens next, all the way to a signed judgment.
- Hearing preparation checklists
- Settlement and parenting plan agreements
- Final judgment paperwork, ready to submit
Case completeWhy Virdix
What makes us different
Save Time
Complete in about an hour what would take weeks of research and courthouse visits.
Built for California Courts
Built on the official Judicial Council forms California courts require, for all 58 counties.
Real Human Support
Our support team can help with the product and the process anytime. For legal advice, we always point you to a licensed attorney.
Ready to get started?
Step-by-step guidance from your first form to your final judgment.
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.