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Package 9 · For couples ready to finalize a case that's already been filed

Divorce Judgment Builder (Default or Uncontested with Written Agreement)

A divorce judgment is the court's final, legally binding order that officially ends your marriage and establishes all final terms — including property division, support, and custody if applicable. This package is designed for cases that are either proceeding by default (the other party did not respond) or are uncontested with a written agreement between both parties. It helps you prepare the final paperwork needed to submit your judgment to the court.

This package covers Stage 3 of the divorce process.

1

File the Petition

Officially open your divorce case with the court.

Must be completed first

2

Financial Disclosures

Exchange required financial forms with your spouse.

Must be completed first

3

Build the Judgment

Prepare the final judgment paperwork for the court.

4

Divorce Finalized

The court enters your judgment and your divorce is complete.

Comes after

What this package covers

  • Guided workflow for finalizing an open California divorce case
  • Declaration re: Default or Uncontested Dissolution — the declaration submitted to the court when asking for judgment
  • Judgment — the main judgment form the court signs to make your divorce official
  • Notice of Entry of Judgment — confirms the judgment has been entered
  • FL-144 (Stipulation and Waiver for Final Declaration of Disclosure) and FL-141 (Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure) as required
  • Support for both default judgment and written marital settlement agreement pathways
  • Plain-English guidance through the final step of the divorce process
  • Downloadable PDF court forms ready for your review and signature for filing

Is this package right for you?

This may be a good fit if:

  • You are legally married (not in a domestic partnership)
  • Your divorce petition has already been filed and a case number has been assigned
  • Your case will proceed as uncontested or by default with a written agreement — not as contested litigation
  • Neither of you is currently represented by an attorney
  • Both of you are aware of and willing to cooperate with the UDIL process
  • You don't currently need temporary court orders
  • You understand that California law requires a mandatory 6-month waiting period before a divorce can be finalized
  • You understand that court filing fees and QDRO (retirement account division) preparation are not included

This may not be the right fit if:

  • Note: While dissolutions of domestic partnerships use similar forms and processes to divorces, our software is currently built to accommodate marriage dissolutions only.
  • Your petition has not been filed yet — consider Package 6 (complete divorce) or Package 7 (petition only) first
  • Either spouse is represented by an attorney
  • Your case involves active disputed issues headed to litigation
  • Your case involves minor children — you are responsible for confirming your county's specific local requirements

Financial disclosures first. California courts generally require that both spouses exchange their preliminary financial disclosures before a judgment can be entered. If you haven't done that yet, we recommend completing your disclosures first.

Our Financial Disclosures package (Package 8) can help. You can still proceed with this package, but you'll be prompted to confirm that disclosures have been or will be exchanged before submitting your judgment.

How it works

  1. 1

    Take the eligibility quiz

    Confirm your situation qualifies for this package.

  2. 2

    Create your secure account

    Your case information is stored privately and securely.

  3. 3

    Complete the guided interview

    Answer plain-English questions about your situation.

  4. 4

    Download and review your forms

    Review everything carefully before filing with the court.

Not legal advice. U Do It Legal prepares court forms based on your answers — we do not provide legal advice or representation. If you need an attorney, we strongly recommend consulting one.

Primary Forms

FL-170, FL-180, FL-190, and applicable attachments
Written Agreement (Marital Settlement Agreement)

California Judicial Council forms generated based on your answers.

Ready to begin?

Start with the free eligibility quiz — takes about 2 minutes.