Family court, without the $15,000 retainer.
U Do It Legal guides you step by step through your California Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) or Divorce paperwork — just like TurboTax, but for court forms.
Your answers. Your court forms. Your case.
Answer straightforward questions. We prepare the right court forms. You review, download, and file.
Take the Free Eligibility Quiz
Answer a few quick questions to confirm you qualify for our self-help services.
Create Your Account
Set up a private, secure account to start and save your progress anytime.
Complete Guided Interviews
Answer plain-English questionnaires. Our system prepares your California court forms behind the scenes.
Download Your Court-Ready Forms
Review, edit, and download your completed forms. File with the court on your own schedule.
Legal help, no retainer needed.
Choose your case type and prepare your court forms step by step.
Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Guided software to prepare all 5 DVRO case types — for both petitioners and respondents.
- Request, respond, renew, modify, or oppose a DVRO
- Step-by-step Judicial Council form prep
- Evidence attachment guidance
- Available online, 24/7
- In-person clinic option (Torrance, CA)
Divorce (Marital Dissolution)
Guided form preparation for your California Dissolution of Marriage (divorce) case — from petition to final judgment.
- Three à la carte packages — or complete the whole case in one
- Step-by-step form preparation
- California Judicial Council forms
- Available online, 24/7
- In-person clinic option (Torrance, CA)
Prefer in-person help? Attend a Clinic.
Complete your paperwork in one session with attorney review — in Torrance, CA. Flat rate $500.
Better than a self-help center. A fraction of an attorney.
Court self-help centers are underfunded, overcrowded, and only open weekday business hours. Private attorneys cost $250–$500/hr with $3,000–$15,000 retainers. We built the middle path.
Ryan E. Stearns, Esq.
Co-Founder · Certified Family Law Specialist
Complete Privacy
Work at your own pace from home. No crowded waiting rooms, no sharing your story in public.
Available 24/7
No need to take days off work. Access your case files anytime, from any device.
Right Forms, Every Time
We help you identify which of the 100s of court forms apply to your specific situation — no guesswork.
"I didn't want to go back to the court self-help center. It took a full day and I couldn't get childcare or time off work. When I saw I could do my court paperwork online and actually save money, I jumped on it. I ended up doing the in-person clinic because my case involved custody orders, and I was in and out in 3 hours with my forms ready to file the same day."
Maria S. — Lomita, CA
Are UDIL services right for you?
Our services are designed for a specific group of Californians. Check the requirements below.
Takes about 2 minutes. No commitment required.
Common questions.
Yes. Over 50% of divorce and 70% of restraining order proceedings nationwide have at least one self-represented party. U Do It Legal is built specifically for self-represented litigants. While we don't provide legal advice or replace a lawyer, we offer a clear and supportive way to navigate the legal process on your own.
We offer flat-rate pricing starting at $49 — a fraction of an attorney retainer ($3,000–$15,000+). Unlike court self-help centers, we're available 24/7, completely private, and guide you through every form step by step. No hidden fees, no being turned away because your forms aren't pre-filled.
Yes. We provide services for BOTH petitioners (seeking protection) AND respondents (responding to a request), always separately and with safety in mind. We offer five distinct service packages covering the full DVRO lifecycle.
Yes, the forms themselves are free PDFs. But knowing which of the 50+ DVRO forms you need, and how to complete them correctly, is the hard part. Filing incorrectly can delay your case or lead to denial. That's where we help.
U Do It Legal is not a law firm, and our guided software itself does not include legal advice. However, if you'd like attorney involvement, you can add a Form Review or Attorney Consultation to your digital package — both are provided by an independent licensed attorney we retain for that purpose. Our in-person Clinic also includes an attorney review of your paperwork before filing. None of these create an ongoing attorney-client relationship.
Everything we know, freely shared.
In addition to our paid services, we provide free legal information resources for California self-represented litigants — videos, glossaries, statute guides, sample forms, and more.
Browse All ResourcesYou can navigate court. We'll show you how.
Take the free eligibility quiz to see which of our services fits your situation — no commitment, no payment, just answers.