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FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY · CALIFORNIA DIVORCE & LEGAL SEPARATION
San Diego County divorce.
A real conversation can move you forward.
For eligible uncontested divorce or legal separation matters, our registered Legal Document Assistant team organizes your paperwork using the information and specific directions you provide. You make the decisions. We help move your paperwork forward—fast.
Talk to a Real PersonStart with a question.
You do not need every answer.
You do not need every answer.
Fast Divorce is a California Legal Document Assistant service, not a law firm. We do not give legal advice or represent you. You represent yourself.
I am not an attorney. I can only provide self help services at your specific direction.
“Finished” refers to the included administrative work. Courts and third parties control their own timing, acceptance and outcomes.
REAL PEOPLE. REMOTE SERVICE.
Your phone.
Our people.
Keep your day moving.
Ask questions by phone, share requested information online and review your document work with a real person. No office visit is needed to work with us.
In our experience, most of our clients do not need to attend court in person. Required signatures, filings and any court appearance depend on your case and the court.
Call (818) 610-3392DEFINED SERVICESTwo clear options.
Super Fast Divorce® and Complete Divorce™
TRANSPARENT PRICING$1,799 / $2,799
Paid-in-full service fees. Payment options below.
HUMAN DOCUMENT SUPPORTYour decisions come first.
You self-represent. We prepare from your directions.
Apply for review. No payment is collected in the first application.
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Your information. Your choices.
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A LITTLE LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Big-picture numbers.
Room for your story.
Explore the county picture, then come back to what matters to you: your questions, your decisions and the support you want.
LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER
A number can start a conversation.
It cannot tell your whole story.
Open a question to explore.
01 What is actually being counted?+
Court filings in the report’s “Marital” category: divorce (dissolution), legal separation and annulment (nullity). These are countywide case filings, not completed divorces, individual people or Fast Divorce clients.
02 Can this tell me how long mine will take?+
No. A filing count does not measure a waiting list or predict your court’s processing time. Your documents, required steps and case circumstances matter.
Understand the process03 What can I do with this information?+
Use it for perspective, then focus on your own next step. You can organize what you have, explore the service scope or ask a real person about document support. You do not need every answer before you begin that conversation.
Explore the free preparation workbookYour life does not fit into a statistic.Our work starts with the information and specific directions you provide.
ONE PRACTICAL SAN DIEGO COUNTY DETAIL
Four regions. One place to explore court help.
The court's Family Law Facilitator directory covers Central, North, East and South County, with contacts in San Diego, Vista, El Cajon and Chula Vista. Browse the directory online to check available assistance. The help-office listings do not determine where your case belongs.
THE SERVICE SHOULD MAKE SENSE
Clear prices.
Work you can understand.
The right comparison starts with the paperwork you need and the decisions you have made.
STREAMLINED DOCUMENT WORK
Super Fast Divorce®
$1,799paid in full at enrollment
Or 3 payments of $649 $1,947 total
For straightforward uncontested divorce or legal separation paperwork based on facts and terms you have already decided, within the scope we accept. Includes one combined round of draft changes. Support orders, support calculations, detailed parenting plans, and real-estate or retirement division are outside this service’s scope.
One combined round of draft changesWithin the accepted service scope.
Explore Super Fast DivorceMORE DETAILED DOCUMENT WORK
Complete Divorce™
$2,799paid in full at enrollment
Or 3 payments of $999 $2,997 total
For more detailed uncontested divorce or legal separation paperwork, such as already-decided parenting, support, property or debt terms, within the scope we accept. Includes up to three combined rounds of draft changes. The service does not include deciding the terms for you or negotiating between spouses.
Up to three combined rounds of draft changesWithin the accepted service scope.
Explore Complete DivorceCourt and third-party costs are separate unless your signed records expressly include them. Your full account balance must be paid before judgment work begins. Read the complete pricing page for inclusions, exclusions and payment terms.
You do not need to choose the larger service simply because you have children or have already filed. The requested paperwork, case history and service requirements matter. Our team can explain service scope. An attorney can advise about legal choices.
BUILT AROUND A LIFE CHANGE
Paperwork is the task.
Your next chapter is the reason.
About Charlie and our role
Charlie Silva, Fast Divorce founder, is an experienced divorce mediator. That perspective informs a practical approach to organizing information and recognizing the human questions behind the paperwork. Fast Divorce’s service is self-help document preparation. Mediation through Fresh Start Mediation is a separate service and engagement; it is not included in a Fast Divorce document preparation package.
Still working through your terms?
Fast Divorce prepares documents from decisions and directions you provide. An independent mediator may help with discussions where mediation is appropriate. Legal questions belong with an attorney. Mediation is separate from Fast Divorce’s document services.
FROM THE FIRST QUESTION TO THE INCLUDED FINISH
A process with
a next step.
You should be able to understand what is being prepared, what needs your attention, and what happens next.
Five stages. Defined responsibilities.
California divorce takes at least six months. The timing rule depends on how the case starts, and required steps and court processing can make it longer. Filing papers does not automatically end a marriage. Legal separation is a different procedure and does not end the marriage.
01Learn what the service includes
Explore the resources and compare document preparation services. Ask the team about administrative scope. Get separate legal advice if you need help making legal decisions.
02Apply and review your documents
Provide the requested information for our review. If the work fits, we explain the separate service records and payment instructions before you decide whether to proceed. Applying does not mean your matter is accepted or that work has begun.
03Gather and organize your information
After acceptance, follow the team’s instructions for providing requested records, your decisions and your specific directions. Keep questions about service separate from questions needing legal advice.
04Read the drafts and complete the included steps
Review prepared documents carefully. Confirm that they reflect the information and directions you supplied. Preparation, signatures, filing and service coordination follow the accepted scope and the requirements that apply to the case.
05Follow the judgment stage and keep your records
The accepted service includes judgment document work and active closeout. Courts control their own review and orders. Keep copies of final documents and obtain separate advice about obligations that continue afterward.
THE HUMAN DIFFERENCE
You deserve to understand
the work being done.
When your life is changing, a missing detail can be hard to spot. Human document support gives you someone to ask about the work being prepared, the information requested and the status of the tasks within your service.
You make the decisions.
- Provide accurate information and the terms you have chosen.
- Review the prepared drafts and respond to questions.
- Get legal advice when you need help deciding your rights or options.
We organize the document work.
- Prepare from your information and specific directions.
- Ask about missing or inconsistent entries.
- Coordinate the included steps within your accepted service.
Information you can follow
An explanation of the administrative process and the document work included in the service you select.
Preparation from your directions
Documents prepared using the information and decisions you provide, with questions when an entry is missing or inconsistent.
Review before the next step
An opportunity to read the prepared drafts and provide corrections within the included revision rounds.
Follow-through within scope
Included filing and standard service coordination, judgment paperwork and closeout, subject to the accepted scope and signed records.
TECHNOLOGY IS USEFUL. YOUR LIFE IS PERSONAL.
AI can help you prepare.
Human support still matters.
AI can explain unfamiliar words, organize a list and help you prepare questions. Those can be useful first steps. An answer that sounds confident, however, may be inaccurate, incomplete or unsuitable for your situation. Verify it before you use it in a court document or make a legal decision.
A general AI conversation does not itself complete your court case. Divorce still involves required disclosures, case-specific paperwork and court procedures. A court judgment is part of completing the process. What must happen depends on the type of case and its circumstances.
People can represent themselves, and California court self-help resources are valuable. The question is what support you want and which questions require professional advice. Fast Divorce offers human document preparation at your specific direction. An attorney can advise you about rights and legal choices.
What can AI help me do before I contact anyone?
Try asking for a plain-language definition, a neutral list of questions or an outline for organizing your records. Use hypothetical examples and omit identifying details. Open the cited official sources yourself and check whether they support the answer.
What should I avoid relying on AI to decide?
Treat conclusions about legal rights, which forms or procedure to choose, support, property, deadlines and proposed settlement terms as matters to verify. A plausible explanation is not proof that a legal conclusion fits your case. For advice about your own legal position, consult a licensed attorney.
Can Fast Divorce legally approve an answer AI gave me?
We can explain our services and prepare accepted documents at your specific direction. We cannot validate legal advice, choose a legal strategy or tell you what terms you should accept. Bring legal questions to an attorney; use official court resources for general process information.
Read the full guide: AI and Your California Divorce
AI and Your California Divorce
Use technology to prepare better questions and understand which answers still need checking.
You might ask AI about divorce because you want to understand your options before sharing personal details with anyone. You might be comparing costs or trying to make sense of a form. Research can be a useful beginning. What matters is knowing when an answer is ready to rely on and when it is only a starting point.
Useful preparation starts with questions
AI can help arrange general notes or suggest questions you had not thought to ask. Keep sensitive information out of prompts. A useful exercise is to ask for a short explanation and a list of assumptions, then check the original sources. The clarity of the writing does not establish that the information is accurate.
Try this organizing prompt: “Create a short list of questions about the California divorce process for me to verify using official court information. Separate general process questions from questions for a licensed attorney. Use a hypothetical situation without names or personal details.”
An answer and a completed case are different things
Opening papers are part of a process. Financial information, decisions about unresolved issues and final court documents also matter. A judgment determines the legal result, including when marital status ends. Requirements vary with the procedure and facts.
California introduced a joint-petition procedure in 2026. That is one example of why you should check current information instead of relying on an old article or a confident summary. It still involves steps after the initial filing. A simpler procedure may be available for qualifying couples, but little property by itself does not establish eligibility.
Match the question to the person who can answer it
Court self-help is a free source of court information and assistance that varies by location. An attorney can advise about your rights and legal choices. An independent mediator can help people work through discussions when appropriate. Fast Divorce can explain its services and prepare accepted documents at your specific direction. These roles can complement your own research.
Think about everyday life
If you rent and have no children, you may still want clarity about bills, accounts and the practical transition ahead. If you have children or property, you may have more topics to organize. A useful question in either situation is: “What do I still need to understand before I give instructions or sign?”
Start with the Preparation Workbook. Keep the questions that remain unanswered. When you want help with document preparation, ask Fast Divorce about the service scope your matter may require.
WHATEVER YOUR MARRIAGE LOOKS LIKE ON PAPER
Your next chapter matters.
You may rent, have no children, or feel there is little to divide. That does not make your next chapter unimportant. Income, debt, everyday expenses and any unresolved obligations are still worth organizing. A simple-looking situation is a reason to ask clear questions, not to skip checking what applies.
You do not need a large estate to deserve a clear, considered process.
STARTED, STALLED OR RETURNED?
Already started or received papers back
Bring the court notice and your complete file. Include what was submitted, what was returned, and any dates the court gave you. Our team can explain whether document work is available within an accepted service. Contact an attorney promptly if you need advice about a deadline, a dispute or how to respond.
Explore Already Filed SupportAN OPTIONAL COMPLETE DIVORCE UPGRADE
Additional agreement work.
Clear expectations.
Confidential Divorce™$995
Added to your Complete Divorce service fee.
Understand the Confidential Divorce document structure
Confidential Divorce™ is an optional $995 document-preparation upgrade available only with Complete Divorce™. The accepted work may include a separate settlement agreement and related judgment paperwork, prepared from your specific written directions.
Both spouses must participate and sign the separate agreement. Court filing and disclosure requirements still apply. The upgrade does not make your divorce private or sealed, and we cannot promise that an agreement or its terms will stay outside the court file.
We review the requested document work before accepting the upgrade. An attorney can advise you about legal privacy options, filing requirements and the effect of an agreement.
SOMETHING USEFUL TO TAKE WITH YOU
Clarity you can
come back to.
Use a resource now, save a copy and return when you have more information. Each resource includes space for unanswered questions so you can make progress without pretending everything is decided.
02 / YOUR PERSONAL PREPARATION
Before You Rely on an AI Answer
1-page checklist
AI Answer Verification Checklist
Check the source, date, jurisdiction, assumptions and unanswered questions before acting on an AI response.
See what is inside
Check the source, the context and the questions that need human review.
03 / YOUR PERSONAL PREPARATION
Your First Conversation
1-page worksheet
Questions for Your First Human Conversation
Bring a short summary and the questions you most want answered. Separate service questions from questions for an attorney or independent mediator.
See what is inside
Bring what you know. Write down what you still need to understand.
Free preparation resources. Keep your answers in your own copy; these downloads do not submit information to Fast Divorce.
THE REST OF YOUR RESOURCE CENTER
The information you need, already connected.
Use the completed guides and directories whenever a question comes up.
California divorce formsExplore the existing forms library ↗
Find your courtCalifornia family court directory ↗
County recorder officesMarriage records and LDA registration information ↗
Legal help resourcesFind resources for legal advice and representation ↗
Resource CenterGuides, worksheets, and practical next steps ↗
More questions, clear answersExplore all frequently asked questions ↗
THE QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING
Before you
take the next step.
Clear information helps you decide how you want to move forward.
Can I do my divorce myself?
Yes. People can represent themselves. California Courts provides free self-help information, and court self-help centers can explain procedures and help with forms. They do not become your lawyer or represent you. Decide what help you need based on your situation, time and unanswered questions.
Can AI do my entire divorce for me?
AI can assist with parts of preparation, but a general chatbot conversation does not itself complete the court process. Its answers may be wrong or miss a relevant fact. Required procedures and court judgment still matter. Verify information and seek legal advice when a decision affects your rights.
If we agree on everything do we still have paperwork to complete?
Yes. Agreement does not by itself complete a divorce. Required information exchanges and court paperwork still apply. In the ordinary disclosure process, agreeing or having little property does not automatically eliminate financial disclosure duties. Specific procedures and exceptions should be checked against current court guidance.
Do we have to choose the same service just because we have children?
Having children alone does not select your package. The actual document work and accepted scope matter. Our team can explain each service; we cannot decide parenting or support terms for you.
Does Fast Divorce provide mediation or legal advice?
No. Fast Divorce provides self-help document preparation at your specific direction. Charlie’s mediation work through Fresh Start Mediation is separate. An attorney can advise about your rights and legal options.
What if my spouse will not sign or we disagree?
That fact alone does not tell you which procedure applies. Court requirements, case history and the nature of the disagreement matter. Use official court information and consult an attorney for legal choices or disputed rights. Fast Divorce can explain the limits of its document services.
Does legal separation end my marriage?
No. A legal separation can address issues while you remain married. Divorce ends the marriage. Consult an attorney if you need help choosing between procedures.
What if I feel pressured or unsafe?
Your ability to make decisions freely matters. Seek individual help from a qualified attorney or appropriate local support service if there are threats, coercion or safety concerns. A shared conversation or joint process may not be suitable. In immediate danger, call 911.
Does Confidential Divorce™ keep my divorce records private?
No. It is the name of our optional additional document-preparation service, available only with Complete Divorce™. It does not seal your case or guarantee that settlement terms or financial details will remain private. Court requirements control what must be filed.
SIMPLE. FINISHED. HUMAN.™
Your next step
can start with a question.
Explore the services, gather what you have, or talk with a real person about the document support available.
Keep initial messages general. Do not include Social Security numbers, account numbers, court documents or private details about children. Ask the team how to provide requested records. Contacting us does not mean your matter has been accepted. Contact an attorney promptly if you need advice about a court deadline.
Fast Divorce
20944 Sherman Way, Suite 101, Canoga Park, CA 91303
818-610-3392
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California Legal Document Assistant. Not a law firm. No legal advice or representation. You represent yourself. Documents are prepared at your specific direction.
I am not an attorney. I can only provide self help services at your specific direction.