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Solo Filer™ — Simple
A streamlined default‑path package for California cases with no minor children and no community property division—when your spouse won’t sign or participate.
Is Solo Filer™ — Simple a typical fit?
No minor children
No community property division (no house, pensions, or complex assets)
Spouse is not expected to respond or sign
You have a current service address (or facility) where your spouse can be served
Forms included (Solo Filer™ — Simple)
Petition (FL‑100) + Summons (FL‑110)
Proof of Service (FL‑115) (and FL‑117 if used)
Disclosure shells: FL‑140 / FL‑150 / FL‑142 / FL‑160 (captioned blanks)
Proof of Disclosure Service/Exchange (FL‑141)
Request to Enter Default (FL‑165)
Declaration for Default/Uncontested (FL‑170)
Judgment (FL‑180) + Notice of Entry of Judgment (FL‑190)
Required county/local cover sheets & addenda
What you do vs. what we do
You do
Complete the secure intake questionnaire
Provide a service address/facility for your spouse
Review drafts and e‑sign in the Client Portal
Complete financial disclosure numbers honestly and completely
We do
Prepare and assemble court forms from your inputs
File (e‑file where available) and track clerk acceptance
Coordinate service attempts within package scope
Prepare default + judgment paperwork and route to NOEJ
Timing expectations
CA has a six‑month minimum to final status; courts control timing.
Our internal prep timeline is typically ≈ 8 weeks after approvals/payment/disclosure readiness
Upfront Filing Costs (pass‑through)
Typical opening total ≈ $570: $435 court first‑paper fee + $135 EFSP/admin. Paid to third parties; receipts are posted in your Portal and reconciled to actuals.
What’s not included
Legal advice/representation; court appearances; contested litigation/motions/hearings/trials; discovery; sealing/redaction; QDRO/DRO drafting; pension valuations; tax advice; and third‑party costs not expressly included.
Examples that fit
Example 1
Brandon & Tina have no kids, no house, and no assets to divide. Tina won’t sign or respond, and Brandon has a valid address for service. Solo Filer™ Simple fits.
Example 2
Chris & Miles have no kids and no shared property to divide. Miles won’t participate. Chris needs a clean default‑path filing with service coordination. Solo Filer™ Simple fits.
Ready to see if this fits?
Book a short Fit Check for process + package fit. No legal advice.