Services / Family Law
Family Law Document Preparation
Professional preparation of family law documents for self-represented individuals throughout California. We help you complete your paperwork accurately at your direction — no attorney required.
What We Prepare
- • Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage — Petition, Response, Marital Settlement Agreement, Judgment
- • Legal Separation — Petition, Response, and related filings
- • Annulment — Petition and supporting documents
- • Spousal Support / Alimony — Requests, modifications, and termination documents
- • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements — Document preparation
- • Property Division — Community and separate property documentation
How It Works
- 1Free Consultation. We discuss your situation and identify the documents you need. We do not provide legal advice — we help you understand the paperwork process.
- 2Document Preparation. You provide your information and instructions. We prepare all required forms and documents accurately and completely.
- 3Review & Filing. We review the documents with you and provide instructions for filing with the court. You remain in control of your case throughout.
Important: We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice, represent you in court, or advise you on legal strategy. We prepare documents at your specific direction. If you need legal advice, we can refer you to licensed attorneys.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help me file for divorce in California?+
Yes. We prepare all required divorce documents — Petition, Response, financial disclosures, Marital Settlement Agreement, and Judgment forms. We prepare them based on your instructions, and you file them with the court.
What's the difference between divorce and legal separation?+
A divorce (dissolution) legally ends the marriage. A legal separation does not end the marriage but addresses the same issues — property division, support, and custody — while keeping the marital status intact. We prepare documents for both.
Do I need an attorney for a divorce?+
Not necessarily. Many people handle their divorce without attorneys, especially when both parties agree. We prepare your documents at your direction, saving you thousands in legal fees. If your case involves complex issues, we can refer you to an attorney for advice.
How long does a California divorce take?+
California has a mandatory six-month waiting period from the date the Petition is served. The actual timeline depends on whether the divorce is contested or uncontested and how quickly the required documents are completed and filed.
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Brewer & Associates is not a law firm and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. We are Registered and Bonded Legal Document Assistants and attorney-supervised paralegals who provide self-help services at the specific direction of our clients. Service fees do not include court filing fees, recording fees, service of process fees, or other third-party costs. LDA #237, Kern County.