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Reviewed California tools · reviewed August 21, 2026

California Court-Preparation Tools

Interactive builders and reviewed worksheets with accurate limits: planning support, not official forms or legal advice.

Legal information, not legal advice. California law and county practice can change. Verify forms, fees, filing methods, service, and hearing procedure with the court receiving your case.

Interactive builder kits

Parenting Plan Builder · $12

Creates a filing-preparation draft from your selections. It is not an official court form.

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Emergency Custody Kit · $9

Organizes requested temporary relief and sworn facts. Local review is required.

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Child Support Modification · $9

Creates a modification-preparation draft using your facts.

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Complete Bundle · $29

Unlocks all three interactive builders.

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Reviewed planning worksheets

The 15 California worksheets have been re-reviewed against current official California sources. They are planning and recordkeeping tools—not statewide official forms, court orders, legal advice, or guarantees of acceptance.

  • Custody and parenting-plan organization (legal and physical custody)
  • Child-support estimate and modification preparation
  • Parentage and emergency (ex parte) fact organization
  • Domestic-violence and CPS response records
  • Court preparation, evidence organization, expenses, and lawyer questions
Official sources reviewed August 21, 2026

Always confirm current local forms, fees, and filing procedure with the receiving court.

Confirm current court fees and deadlines. Court fees, filing and response deadlines, hearing timing, notice periods, and local procedures can change or vary by county. Before relying on any amount or time period on this page, confirm the current amount or deadline with the court or clerk handling your case.