Handle Your California Divorce on Your Own — With Clear Guidance and Simple Tools

If hiring attorneys isn’t possible — or you simply want to avoid draining your savings — this DIY Path walks you through the California divorce process using simple language, step-by-step instructions, and practical tools. You stay in control. You move at your own pace. And if you ever need support, you can add coaching or mediation later.

Is the DIY Path Right for You?

DIY is usually a good fit if:

You need a low-cost option.
You’re able to read, fill out forms, and follow instructions.
You prefer to stay out of court as much as possible.
You and your spouse can communicate at least a little (even if it's limited).

DIY may NOT be enough if:

There is domestic violence or intimidation.
You cannot safely communicate with your spouse.
Your spouse refuses to share financial information.
You have a high-conflict or narcissistic spouse who derails progress.

If any of this applies, you may still use DIY — but consider adding a few coaching sessions for guidance.

How the DIY Path Works

The DIY Path gives you a simple, structured roadmap to complete your divorce with confidence — without wasting hours trying to decode complex legal websites or wondering which form goes where.

Create your free login
All your tools, worksheets, and progress save automatically.
Use the DIY Divorce Resource Center
Inside your portal, you’ll find step-by-step checklists, calculators, form guides, parenting tools, and county-specific links.
Follow the steps in order
From “Getting Organized” to “Parenting Plans” to “Filing Your Judgment,” each step builds toward a complete, court-ready packet.
Download your ready-to-submit binder
When you’re done, you’ll have all documents needed for the court — organized clearly and printable as a PDF.

Inside the DIY Divorce Resource Center

Your portal includes every tool you need to handle a California divorce from start to finish:

Step-by-step divorce roadmap
Forms checklist + county-specific links
Financial organizer (income, assets, debts)
Co-parenting wizard
Support & budget calculators
Timeshare estimator (for child support)
Binder builder (PDF export-ready)

These tools save automatically. You can start today, stop anytime, and come back whenever you're ready.

Need a Little Extra Guidance?

If you get stuck or want help with a sensitive topic (parenting, communication, a difficult spouse, etc.), you can add low-cost coaching sessions at any time.

Coaching is optional — but it can save you hours of frustration and keep your divorce on track.

Learn About DIY + Coaching Support

Start the DIY Path Today

You don’t need money to get started. You don’t need an attorney. And you don’t need perfect communication with your spouse. You just need a simple, organized system — and that’s what your Client Portal gives you.

Open the DIY Divorce Resource Center Back to “Resolve Your Divorce” Overview

Mediation & Mitigation Solutions is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. The DIY Path provides education, tools, and organizational support — you remain responsible for your legal choices.