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What we do
Everything you need to file your uncontested divorce 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. Starting is free.
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Do you and the other parent have minor children together?
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Answer a few questions about your agreement and your court forms build themselves as you go, with previews of your completed documents before you pay anything.
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Why people choose Virdix
Documents ready instantly
Your forms are produced automatically as you answer. No waiting days for someone to prepare them, no mail, nothing to chase.
One flat price, upfront
Start free and see everything first. $79 once when your documents are ready. No retainers, no hourly billing, no hidden fees.
Two paths, one platform
Virdix supports both the traditional uncontested process (FL-100 and FL-110) and the newer Joint Petition (FL-700), available since January 1, 2026. Either way, both spouses have to agree on the terms.
Financial disclosures included
Agreeing on terms doesn't remove the paperwork requirement. Virdix prepares FL-140, FL-150, and FL-142 or FL-160 alongside your other documents.
All 58 California counties
Filing instructions matched to your county's Superior Court, from your first form to your final judgment.
Rejected by the clerk? We fix it free, guaranteed
If a court clerk rejects a document we prepared, we fix it for free until it's accepted.
A case manager, included.
Answers your questions about the process and filing, and emails you when the review finds something.
How it works
We don't just give you forms. We walk you through the entire family court process, educating you along the way.
About your children
Do you and the other parent have minor children together?
Tell us about your case
Answer simple questions about your situation. We'll determine exactly what documents you need for your county.
About your children
Do you and the other parent have minor children together?
Build your documents
Use our guided builders for declarations, parenting plans, and settlement agreements. Our builders organize what happened into clear, complete documents.
Your words
on march 15 he kept the kids past the 6pm exchange time in our court order again and didn't answer either of my two calls
Court-ready version
On March 15, 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 and serve
Get step-by-step filing instructions for your courthouse. We guide you through serving the other party.
Complete your case
Navigate hearings, responses, and final judgments with guidance at every step until your case is resolved.
Compare your options
Three ways to handle an uncontested divorce
- Traditional and Joint Petition (FL-700) paths
- Documents produced instantly as you answer
- Financial disclosures and Marital Settlement Agreement included
- County-matched instructions from filing to judgment
$79Once, when your documents are ready. Free to start.
Other online services
- Only handle the simplest agreed cases
- Days, sometimes a week, before your forms come back
- No Marital Settlement Agreement support
- No help figuring out which path fits your situation
$400 to $2,000Typical published rates. Most only prepare the initial petition, leaving disclosures and the settlement agreement to you.
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.
File for divorce without the $15,000 attorney.
Uncontested divorce questions
What makes a California divorce 'uncontested'?+
A divorce is uncontested when both spouses agree on every major issue: property and debt division, spousal support, and child custody and support if there are children. Agreement can happen from the start or develop during the case; either way, once you're aligned on terms, the case follows the uncontested path rather than going to trial.
What forms do I need for an uncontested divorce?+
At minimum: FL-100 (Petition) and FL-110 (Summons) to start the case, or FL-700 if filing jointly; FL-115 (Proof of Service) unless you filed jointly; a Response or a default request if the other spouse doesn't file one; FL-140, FL-150, and FL-142 or FL-160 for financial disclosures; and FL-180 and FL-190 for judgment. FL-105 is added if you have minor children, and FW-001 if you need a fee waiver.
How long does an uncontested divorce take in California?+
California requires a mandatory 6-month waiting period before any divorce, contested or not, can be finalized. That clock starts on the date of service, or the date of filing for a Joint Petition. Most uncontested cases finalize close to that 6-month mark once disclosures are exchanged and judgment paperwork is ready.
What is the difference between the Joint Petition and a traditional uncontested divorce?+
A traditional uncontested divorce still uses the Petitioner and Respondent structure: one spouse files first, and the other agrees, responds, or lets a default with a written agreement proceed. The Joint Petition (form FL-700), available since January 1, 2026, removes that structure entirely: both spouses file together with no service and no response deadline. Both paths require full agreement; they differ in how the paperwork starts.
Does uncontested mean we skip financial disclosures?+
No. Financial disclosures (FL-140, FL-150, and FL-142 or FL-160) are required in every California divorce, contested or uncontested, joint or not. Agreement on terms doesn't remove this requirement; it usually just means the disclosures go faster since both spouses are cooperating.
Can an uncontested divorce become contested later?+
Yes. If new disagreements come up during the case, such as over how to divide a specific asset, the case can shift toward a contested path. Preparing thorough, accurate paperwork from the start reduces the chances of that happening over a misunderstanding rather than a real dispute. Virdix is not a law firm and does not give legal advice; if you're unsure whether you actually have full agreement, that's worth a conversation with an attorney before you file.
Two ways to file when you agree
Both paths require full agreement on the terms of your divorce. They differ in how the case starts.
Traditional uncontested divorce
- One spouse files as Petitioner (FL-100) and Summons (FL-110)
- The other spouse is served and can respond (FL-120) in agreement, or a default with a written agreement can proceed
- Both spouses exchange financial disclosures
- A written Marital Settlement Agreement documents the terms
Joint Petition (FL-700), since Jan 1, 2026
- Both spouses file together as Petitioner 1 and Petitioner 2
- No service of process and no 30-day response deadline
- Still requires full agreement on all terms from both spouses
- Same financial disclosure and 6-month waiting period rules apply
Not sure which fits your situation? See the full Joint Petition vs. regular divorce petition comparison.
The stages of an uncontested case
Virdix works the way tax software works: answer plain-English questions, get finished, court-ready forms.
Confirm you actually agree
Agreement covers property and debt division, spousal support, and custody and support if you have children. Partial agreement with one open issue is still a contested case until that issue resolves.
Start the case
File FL-100 and FL-110 in the traditional path, or FL-700 if filing jointly. Add FL-105 if you have minor children together.
Exchange financial disclosures
Both spouses complete FL-140, FL-150, and FL-142 or FL-160, regardless of which filing path you used.
Put your agreement in writing
A Marital Settlement Agreement documents exactly what you've agreed to, so the judgment reflects your actual terms rather than defaulting to what one spouse originally requested.
Wait out the 6-month period, then submit judgment
Once the mandatory waiting period passes and your disclosures are complete, you file FL-180 and FL-190 to finalize your case.
What an uncontested divorce costs, compared
| Cost | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee | $435 to $450, or $0 with a fee waiver |
| Legal Document Assistant | $150 to $225/hr, or $239 to $3,000+ flat fee |
| Attorney, full representation | $5,000 to $15,000, more if contested |
| Virdix guided platform | $79 launch price, $349 after October 31 |
More on uncontested divorce in California
Virdix is a self-help document preparation service, 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.