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Introduction to Divorce Services

Simplify Your Divorce Process in Palm Desert

Navigating a divorce in California requires careful preparation and understanding of legal procedures. At America’s Legal Document Services, we specialize in assisting clients with the preparation of all necessary divorce documents, from the initial Petition for Dissolution of Marriage to comprehensive financial disclosures.

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Understanding Divorce in Riverside County

A divorce in California mandates residency requirements and involves several steps:

Residency Requirement: You must have been a resident of California for at least six months and lived in Riverside County for three months prior to filing.

Residency Requirement: You must have been a resident of California for at least six months and lived in Riverside County for three months prior to filing.

Filing Requirements: Initiating divorce requires filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage at your local superior court.

Filing Requirements: Initiating divorce requires filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage at your local superior court.

Procedure: After filing, the Petitioner needs a third party to serve the divorce papers to the Respondent, who has 30 days to respond and engage in the disclosure of financial information.

Procedure: After filing, the Petitioner needs a third party to serve the divorce papers to the Respondent, who has 30 days to respond and engage in the disclosure of financial information.

Our Document Packages & Pricing

INITIAL PHASE: START A FAMILY LAW CASE

DOCU-PREP PACKAGE (starting at $500)

Prepare initial court forms only. Does not include filing of documents

Prepare initial court forms only. Does not include filing of documents

One set of edits for each initial court form, if needed. Minimal to no communication with LDA

One set of edits for each initial court form, if needed. Minimal to no communication with LDA

Documents sent via email for electronic signature only

Documents sent via email for electronic signature only

Best for person who has experience with, and understands, the court process; Knows where to file and how to file and already has someone to serve other party

Best for person who has experience with, and understands, the court process; Knows where to file and how to file and already has someone to serve other party

DOCU-PREP + PACKAGE (starting at $675)

Prepare initial court forms only; Does not include filing of documents

Prepare initial court forms only; Does not include filing of documents

Two sets of edits for each initial court form, if needed. Moderate communication with LDA

Two sets of edits for each initial court form, if needed. Moderate communication with LDA

Includes service of documents only in one of the following two ways: (1) other party picks up at our office or, (2) mailing to other party (if other party is cooperating). A proof of service will be completed and e-filed with the court

Includes service of documents only in one of the following two ways: (1) other party picks up at our office or, (2) mailing to other party (if other party is cooperating). A proof of service will be completed and e-filed with the court

Documents sent via email for electronic signature only

Documents sent via email for electronic signature only

Best for someone who has done research and some knowledge of court process and needs a little more hands-on help, specifically with service of process where parties are working together

Best for someone who has done research and some knowledge of court process and needs a little more hands-on help, specifically with service of process where parties are working together

DOCU-PREP CONCIERGE PACKAGE (starting at $800)

Prepare initial court forms and includes electronic filing (court turnaround time varies)

Prepare initial court forms and includes electronic filing (court turnaround time varies)

Two sets of edits if needed. Communication with LDA

Two sets of edits if needed. Communication with LDA

Includes service of documents can be only one of the following: office pick up by other party, mailing to spouse, or service of process if within 15 miles of office address. Proof of service will be completed and e-filed with the court

Includes service of documents can be only one of the following: office pick up by other party, mailing to spouse, or service of process if within 15 miles of office address. Proof of service will be completed and e-filed with the court

One phone call or Zoom meeting, if needed

One phone call or Zoom meeting, if needed

Best for someone who likes and needs more communication with our staff.

Best for someone who likes and needs more communication with our staff.

SECOND PHASE: JUDGMENT & FINALIZE CASE

DOCU-PREP PACKAGE (starting at $575)

Prepare judgment court forms only by true default (which means spouse never filed a Response with the court, is not cooperating, and/or has not communicated with Petitioner regarding case). Documents are be either signed in-person at office (wet signature) or e-signed. Includes self-addressed stamped envelopes (SASE) to provide the courthouse. No filing of documents as customer files themselves at the courthouse.

Prepare judgment court forms only by true default (which means spouse never filed a Response with the court, is not cooperating, and/or has not communicated with Petitioner regarding case). Documents are be either signed in-person at office (wet signature) or e-signed. Includes self-addressed stamped envelopes (SASE) to provide the courthouse. No filing of documents as customer files themselves at the courthouse.

Best for cases where other party is out of the picture and you are able to submit/drop off judgment documents at the courthouse yourself

Best for cases where other party is out of the picture and you are able to submit/drop off judgment documents at the courthouse yourself

DOCU-PREP + PACKAGE (starting at $650)

Prepare judgment court forms and agreement ONLY, by default and a marital settlement agreement (“MSA”)[means spouses are able to communicate and come to an agreement]; Up to 2 sets of edits after client thoroughly reviews agreement with other party; Review of documents is done by and between the parties. Includes the notarization of MSA and self-addressed stamped envelopes (SASE) to provide the courthouse. No filing of documents as customer files/drops off documents themselves at the courthouse.

Prepare judgment court forms and agreement ONLY, by default and a marital settlement agreement (“MSA”)[means spouses are able to communicate and come to an agreement]; Up to 2 sets of edits after client thoroughly reviews agreement with other party; Review of documents is done by and between the parties. Includes the notarization of MSA and self-addressed stamped envelopes (SASE) to provide the courthouse. No filing of documents as customer files/drops off documents themselves at the courthouse.

Best for parties who are able to work together and mutually want to be divorced; And they have the time to take the documents in person to the courthouse to submit their judgment documents

Best for parties who are able to work together and mutually want to be divorced; And they have the time to take the documents in person to the courthouse to submit their judgment documents

DOCU-PREP CONCIERGE PACKAGE (starting at $1,000)

Prepare judgment court forms and marital settlement agreement (if non-appearance by spouse [which means this is a default with agreement], OR if it’s an uncontested case (Spouse filed a response with the court but wants to negotiate with Petitioner and come to an agreement)]. Includes notarization of MSA and self-addressed stamped envelopes (SASE) to provide the courthouse. One 30-minute ZOOM meeting, if needed, to go over MSA with the parties. We will file/submit judgment documents to the courthouse (this is the only service package that includes our staff going to the courthouse to drop off documents without incurring an additional fee).

Prepare judgment court forms and marital settlement agreement (if non-appearance by spouse [which means this is a default with agreement], OR if it’s an uncontested case (Spouse filed a response with the court but wants to negotiate with Petitioner and come to an agreement)]. Includes notarization of MSA and self-addressed stamped envelopes (SASE) to provide the courthouse. One 30-minute ZOOM meeting, if needed, to go over MSA with the parties. We will file/submit judgment documents to the courthouse (this is the only service package that includes our staff going to the courthouse to drop off documents without incurring an additional fee).

Best for parties who are able to work together and mutually agree to divorce and they do not have the time, or don’t want to step into the courthouse, to submit/drop off judgment documents

Best for parties who are able to work together and mutually agree to divorce and they do not have the time, or don’t want to step into the courthouse, to submit/drop off judgment documents

JUDGMENT CORRECTION AFTER REJECTION - Hourly rate of $150, starts at $500 and “Notice of Rejection” must be reviewed for accurate fee; the amount of corrections that need to be made varies.

Why Choose Our Services?

Choose our services for efficient and accurate document preparation, a thorough understanding of local family law, and a commitment to supporting you throughout the divorce process.

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Riverside County Superior Court’s Divorce Roadmap

Riverside County Divorce Roadmap

Your Trusted Legal Assistant in the Coachella Valley for notarizations, legal document preparation, electronic fingerprinting, and more!

Your Trusted Legal Assistant in the Coachella Valley for notarizations, legal document preparation, electronic fingerprinting, and more!

Your Trusted Legal Assistant in the Coachella Valley for notarizations, legal document preparation, electronic fingerprinting, and more!

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73616 Highway 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260

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