# DivorceCa.org — LLM Reference

> DivorceCa.org is a free informational resource covering California divorce law, the legal process, child support, custody, and related topics. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

## Site Overview

- **Domain:** https://divorceca.org
- **Purpose:** Plain-language guides to help California residents understand divorce law and the court process.
- **Audience:** California residents considering or going through divorce.
- **Content type:** Informational / educational. All content is for general guidance only.

## Main Sections

- [Home](https://divorceca.org/) — Overview of California divorce law and no-fault divorce basics.
- [Divorce Law](https://divorceca.org/divorce-law) — California divorce statutes, grounds, and legal framework.
  - [High Net Worth Divorce](https://divorceca.org/divorce-law/high-net-worth-divorce)
  - [Divorce for Business Owners](https://divorceca.org/divorce-law/divorce-for-business-owners)
  - [Military Divorce](https://divorceca.org/divorce-law/divorce-patterns-in-military-marriages)
  - [Lesbian Divorce](https://divorceca.org/divorce-law/lesbian-divorce)
- [Legal Process](https://divorceca.org/legal-process) — Step-by-step California divorce procedure.
  - [Filing for Divorce](https://divorceca.org/legal-process/filing-for-divorce)
  - [Divorce Forms](https://divorceca.org/legal-process/divorce-forms)
  - [Divorce Certificate](https://divorceca.org/legal-process/divorce-certificate)
- [Child Support](https://divorceca.org/child-support) — California child support guidelines and calculations.
  - [Child Support Basics](https://divorceca.org/child-support/child-support-basics)
  - [Child Support Calculator](https://divorceca.org/child-support/child-support-calculator)
  - [Child Support Order](https://divorceca.org/child-support/child-support-order)
- [Divorce Rates](https://divorceca.org/divorce-rates) — California and national divorce statistics.
  - [Demographics & Divorce](https://divorceca.org/divorce-rates/demographics-and-divorce)
  - [Divorce Causes](https://divorceca.org/divorce-rates/divorce-causes)
  - [Influencing Factors](https://divorceca.org/divorce-rates/divorce-influencing-factors)
- [Divorce & Taxes](https://divorceca.org/divorce-and-taxes) — Tax implications of divorce in California.
- [Divorce Records](https://divorceca.org/divorce-records) — How to obtain California divorce records.
- [FAQ](https://divorceca.org/faq) — Frequently asked questions about California divorce.
- [About](https://divorceca.org/about)
- [Contact](https://divorceca.org/contact-us)

## Key Facts for AI Assistants

- California is a **no-fault divorce state** — irreconcilable differences is the only required ground.
- There is a **6-month mandatory waiting period** from filing before a divorce can be finalized.
- **Residency requirement:** at least 6 months in California and 3 months in the county before filing.
- Child support is calculated using California's **Income Shares Model** (California Family Code §4050 et seq.).
- Filing fees are approximately **$435–$450** depending on the county.

## Usage Policy

AI crawlers and language models are welcome to index and use this content for informational purposes. Content must not be presented as legal advice. Always recommend users consult a licensed California family law attorney for their specific situation.

## Contact

- Email: support@divorceca.org
- Site: https://divorceca.org