Prepare Your California DVRO Paperwork, Step by Step.
Guided software to help self-represented Californians prepare Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) court forms with clarity and confidence — separate services available for both petitioners and respondents.
This service may be a good fit if:
- You need help preparing DVRO paperwork
- You want step-by-step guidance through the forms
- You are representing yourself in court
- You prefer a flat-fee option instead of hiring an attorney
This service may NOT be the right fit if:
- You need full legal representation
- You are in active litigation with attorneys involved
- You have an active DVRO and moved to another county/state without filing a change of venue
How UDIL Can Help
Take the Eligibility Quiz
Confirm you qualify for our services.
Create Your Account
Set up your secure, private account.
Complete Guided Interviews
Answer questions in plain English.
Download Completed Forms
Review, print, and sign your forms before filing with confidence.
Online Do-It-Yourself DVRO Services
Five packages covering every stage of the DVRO process — for both protected and restrained parties. Starting at $49.
Request a Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Our guided interview helps you prepare the paperwork required to request a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) in California. You'll answer structured questions and the system generates your court forms for review and filing.
Primary forms: DV-100 and attachments
Respond to a DVRO Request
Our guided workflow helps you organize the forms typically required to respond to a DVRO request and present your position before the hearing.
Primary forms: DV-120 and attachments
Renew an Existing DVRO
California law allows certain restraining orders to be renewed by filing a request with the court before the expiration date. Our guided interview helps prepare the required paperwork.
Primary forms: DV-700 and attachments
Request to Change or End a DVRO
Our guided workflow helps prepare the forms used to request modification or termination of an existing restraining order after hearing.
Primary forms: DV-300 and attachments
Respond to a Request to Change or End a DVRO
Our guided system helps you prepare the response paperwork used when the other party asks the court to modify or terminate an existing restraining order.
Primary forms: DV-320 and attachments
DVRO Clinic — Torrance, CA
For people who want guided, in-person help completing court papers in one session. Our DVRO Clinics are held in Torrance, California and include a form review and a limited-scope attorney consultation before filing — for about the cost of a single attorney consultation elsewhere.
Our DVRO Clinic sessions cover one case type per session — choose from requesting, responding to, renewing, or modifying a restraining order. Sessions covering multiple case types in a single visit are not available through the clinic format. If your situation involves more than one matter, additional sessions may be booked separately.
- Guided software access
- Final review by an attorney or LDA
- Limited-scope attorney consultation
- Small, safety-focused sessions
- Skip the hassle of DMV-style self help centers
- LocationTorrance, California (South Bay & Greater LA)
- FormatComplete your court paperwork in one session · Flat $500 rate ($50 deposit)
- IncludesAccess to guided software + form review by an attorney or LDA + limited-scope attorney consultation
- SafetySmall sessions, separated by party type for safety
How long does a restraining order last?
Emergency Protective Order
Up to 5 court days or 7 calendar days
Temporary Restraining Order
Until the court hearing (~3–4 weeks)
Permanent Restraining Order
Up to 5 years (renewable)
Child Custody & Visitation Order
Until changed by a new court order
Child or Spousal Support Orders
Until changed by a new court order
Ready to get started?
Take the free eligibility quiz to find out which package fits your situation.