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This is a self-help platform, not a law firm. We don't provide legal advice and we don't replace an attorney — but we do give you the tools to handle the prep work yourself, whether you're going it alone or working alongside an attorney. Start free. Upgrade if you need to.

Helping parents navigate family court, one step at a time.

Fighting for your child shouldn't cost a fortune.

Whether you're representing yourself or working with an attorney, you deserve to understand every step of the process — and you shouldn't have to pay attorney rates for work you can do yourself with the right guidance.

Whether you're going pro se, have an attorney, or somewhere in between — we've got you.

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Free to start. No attorney required. Currently serving California.

Every step you take is for them.

✓ Built by a pro se parent who lived it
✓ State-specific guidance
✓ Official court forms — always free
✓ Works with or without an attorney
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Already have an attorney? You don't have to pay $300/hour for prep work. Use this platform to handle forms, declarations, and service yourself — so your attorney's time goes toward what only they can do.

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You don't have to figure this out alone

California family court can feel overwhelming — but it doesn't have to be. Answer a few questions and we'll walk you through exactly what to do, one step at a time.

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Start here. We'll walk you through every step.

Everything you need — with or without an attorney

Do the prep work yourself. Understand what's being filed. Walk into every conversation — with the court or your attorney — better prepared.

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Step-by-Step Filing Guide

Answer a few questions and get a personalized roadmap — exactly what to file, serve, and do next.

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My Case Checklist

Every form you need, organized by your situation. Stop guessing what to file.

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Deadlines & Service

Filing windows, service rules, and response deadlines — so nothing slips through the cracks.

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Ex Parte Guide

Understand emergency orders — when to file, what to expect, and how to respond.

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Hearing Date Calculator

Enter your hearing date and get every deadline automatically calculated.

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Glossary

Plain-language definitions for the legal terms you'll encounter in family court.

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Local Court Info

Find your California county's family court self-help center, website, and local filing resources.

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Understanding Family Court

Plain-language overview of California family court case types — custody, divorce, support, restraining orders, and more.

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Parenting Plan Generator

Build a detailed proposed parenting plan schedule you can bring to court or mediation.

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Documentation Log

Track incidents, communications, and evidence the right way — the kind of prep that matters in court.

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Declaration Builder

Build your declaration formatted to court standards — the written statement the judge reads before your hearing.

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AI Declaration Review

Get specific feedback on your draft declaration before you file, and see how yours compares to the other party's.

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Simple steps. Real results.

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Tell us your situation

Answer a few quick questions so we can build your personalized roadmap.

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Follow your roadmap

Step by step, we walk you through exactly what to do and in what order.

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Use the tools

Fill in templates, review your declaration with AI, build your evidence binder.

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Walk into court ready

Know what to bring, what to say, and what the judge is looking for.

"I couldn't afford an attorney at all. I used the guided filing checklist to figure out which forms I needed and what order to do everything in. For the first time, I actually felt like I understood what was happening in my own case."

Sarah M.  ·  Contra Costa County

"Between the filing checklist and the document organizer, I was able to prepare most of my paperwork on my own. What I couldn't handle myself, I handed to my attorney already organized. It saved us both a lot of time."

Maria T.  ·  Contra Costa County

"I still have an attorney, but I started doing as much of the prep work as I could myself. I came to every meeting with my forms already organized. It cut down on billable hours significantly."

James R.  ·  Contra Costa County

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