Got served divorce papers? You have 30 days to respond.
Respond within 30 days to keep your say in the case. We help you tell your side, step by step, on time.
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Here's everything Virdix does for you, start to finish.
Got divorce papers? Virdix walks you through your response, from the first question to the day it's done.
Example: a response to divorce papers in Orange County. Names and dates are for illustration.Your response, filled in from your answers
You received papers from the court. Answer easy questions in English or Spanish, and Virdix fills in your official response, ready to download the moment you finish.
Your side of the story, on paper
Virdix turns your answers into a clear declaration, and into a parenting plan if you have children. Your papers say what you tell Virdix, in your own words.
Parenting plan: Mateo
Mon
Luis
Tue
Luis
Wed
Luis
Thu
Luis
Fri
Amy
Sat
Amy
Sun
Amy
Exchanges Friday at 6:00 PM. Holidays alternate each year.
DECLARATION OF LUIS DELGADO
I have picked Mateo up from school every weekday since 2022.
Where to file your response, and what it costs
Know exactly where to go. Virdix gives you your county's family law courthouse, the clerk's hours, and the filing fee. If money is tight, Virdix shows you how to request a fee waiver.
Where to file
Lamoreaux Justice Center
341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868-3205
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Fee to file your response
- $435
- Family law phone
- (657) 622-8457
A copy of your response sent to the other side
The other side needs a copy, and the court needs proof. Virdix shows you who can mail or hand it over, and fills in the proof paper for you.
Who can send it
- Any adult, 18 or older, who is not you
- They mail or hand the other side a copy
- They fill in the proof paper, and you file it
FL-335 PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL
Served on October 20, 2026 by Rosa Delgado
A heads-up before every deadline
Add your dates and Virdix emails you before each one, so you stay on track while life keeps happening.
Virdix
Your response is due in 7 days
To: Luis Delgado
Your response is ready to review in your case. Here's what to do before the due date.
Stuck on a step? Ask your case manager
A real person answers your questions about the steps, your papers, and where things go. Help is always one message away. Call or text (888) 486-3408
Always know what's next
Your case page shows what's done, what's due, and what comes next, from your response to your financial disclosures.
Your case
- Papers receivedDone
- ResponseDone
- Filed at courtDone, October 19
- Copy sent to other sideDone, October 20
- Financial disclosuresDue December 4
The courthouse details above are real Orange County details. Virdix has the same for all 58 California counties. Names and dates are for illustration.
Let's get your Response started today, before your deadline.
Answer a few questions about your case. Your Response builds itself as you go, and you see page one of your first document before you pay.
Get startedRejected by the clerk? We fix it until it's accepted. Learn more
What we do
Everything you need to respond to divorce papers is on Virdix.
You answer plain questions. Virdix completes the official forms your case needs, checks them the way a clerk would, and tells you where to file in your county. Then we show you what comes next.
About your children
Do you and the other parent have minor children together?
Why people choose Virdix
Your 30-day deadline, tracked
California gives you 30 calendar days from the date you were served to file a Response. Miss it, and your spouse can ask for a default judgment on their terms. Virdix keeps your forms moving so you don't lose that time.
Documents ready instantly
Your Response is produced automatically as you answer. No waiting days for someone to prepare it, no mail, nothing to chase while your clock is running.
One flat price, upfront
Answer the first questions and see page one of your first document. $79 once for your whole case. Flat pricing instead of retainers and hourly billing.
Built for contested cases
Whether you agree with the Petition or want something different for property, custody, or support, most services only take simple uncontested cases. Virdix was built for the hard ones too.
All 58 California counties
Filing instructions matched to your county's Superior Court, from your first form to your final order.
Rejected by the clerk? We fix it until it's accepted
If a court clerk rejects a document we prepared, we fix it until it's accepted.
A case manager, included.
A real person answers your questions about the process, your papers, and filing. Call or text (888) 486-3408
"Virdix created my packet based on my answers and gave me a lot more clarity and confidence in filing the right things… the questions aligned more with what I needed."
Alicia, custody case, Los Angeles County
Real user feedback
Compare your options
Three ways to respond to divorce papers
- Contested and uncontested Responses
- Documents produced instantly as you answer, before your deadline
- Guided declaration builder when your Response needs one
- County-matched instructions from filing to your final order
$79One payment for your whole case.
Other online services
- Only simple uncontested divorces
- Days, sometimes a week, before your forms come back, cutting into your 30 days
- No declaration writing support
- Just forms, no process guidance
$400 to $2,000Typical published rates. Most turn contested cases away entirely and handle only paperwork for spouses who already agree on everything.
Traditional attorney
- Retainers up front, then hourly billing
- Conflict escalates through opposing attorneys
- Scheduling delays can stretch for months
- You wait on someone else for every document
$5,000+Attorney-represented California family law cases commonly run $5,000 to $15,000.
Respond to divorce papers without the $15,000 attorney.
Common questions from respondents
Will the court accept a Response I prepare with Virdix?+
Virdix completes the official Judicial Council forms your court requires, from your answers. If a court clerk rejects a document we prepared for content, completeness, or format reasons, we fix it until it's accepted.
How long do I have to respond to divorce papers in California?+
You have 30 calendar days from the date you were served with the Petition (FL-100) and Summons (FL-110) to file your Response. The deadline is printed on the Summons itself, and it counts weekends and holidays.
What happens if I do not respond within 30 days?+
Your spouse can ask the court for a default judgment. That means the case can move forward on their terms for property, support, and custody, without your side being heard. Filing a Response protects your right to participate.
What form do I use to respond to a California divorce petition?+
The Response to a divorce petition is form FL-120 (Response, Marriage or Domestic Partnership). If you have children together, you also file FL-105 (Declaration Under UCCJEA). If instead you were served a Request for Order in an existing case, you respond with form FL-320. Filing has a court fee of $435 to $450 depending on the county, and a fee waiver (form FW-001) is available if you cannot afford it.
Do I need a lawyer to respond to divorce papers?+
No. You have the right to represent yourself in a California divorce, and many respondents complete and file the FL-120 on their own. Virdix is not a law firm and does not give legal advice; if your case involves complex property, business interests, or safety concerns, consulting an attorney is a good idea.
Virdix is self-help software, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. If your case involves domestic violence or you fear for your safety, call 911 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.