Self-Help Centers can provide legal information and resources to people without a lawyer. Help can be in person, over the phone, or online.| selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
There are many ways to find legal help. This guide can help you learn about free or low-cost legal help, as well as understand when and how to hire a lawyer for your case.| selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
When to ask for a fee waiver Typically, you ask for a fee waiver when you first file papers and have to pay your first filing fee. You can also ask for a fee waiver if you can't afford fees later in your case.| selfhelp.courts.ca.gov
A judge has to approve how you’ll divide your property and debts Part of your divorce involves dividing your property and debts. Property is anything you can buy or sell or has value. For example, a house, car, or furniture. It’s also things like a bank account, pension, 401k, or stocks.| selfhelp.courts.ca.gov