Why mediation matters
It creates a clean source of truth
Instead of scattered discussions, mediation produces a single structured outcome the rest of the process can follow.
California
Agree on the terms.
We fill out the court forms.
With DaiM, couples do not stop at agreement. After mediation is complete, our free scrivener service automatically prepares your mandatory state court forms based on your finalized terms. No extra stress, no extra cost.
Flat Fee Unlimited Sessions Official Forms Included
California Jurisdiction
Get Your Free California Court Forms
Leave your details and we'll guide you through generating your mandatory California state court forms for free.
How to divorce for $998 plus Court filing fees within 3 months.
You already agree. Here is how our AI translates your handshake into a court-ready format, saving you thousands in legal fees. Mediation here isn't about arguing—it's about structuring your facts.
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$499 per spouse
DaiM AI-Intake
You both input your agreed terms. The AI structures them to perfectly match strict state legal standards.
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Included Free
Court Forms Prep
Because the AI already organized your facts, our scrivener service automatically fills out your required state court forms at no extra cost.
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~ $400 to Court
Court Filing
We do NOT charge a markup. You pay the exact county fee directly when you submit your generated forms packet.
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Priceless
Case Completed
A legally binding, finalized divorce without the $15,000 attorney retainers or courtroom battles.
California logic
Mediation is the organizing layer that makes the rest of the process make sense.
For California couples who want a more self-directed process, structure matters. Mediation creates that structure before the workflow turns into forms and filing.
Why the free prep matters
It keeps the workflow intact
Once terms are settled, the next step should not feel improvised. Scrivener preparation keeps the transition legible.
Workflow
A cleaner path from resolution to prepared paperwork.
This California page is intentionally more product-like: the point is to show that mediation is one module in a larger, legible workflow rather than an isolated event.
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Resolve
Use mediation to work through support, parenting, property, and practical decisions in a more contained environment.
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Finalize
Turn discussion into final terms so the outcome is stable enough to support the next step.
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Prepare
Receive complimentary scrivener document preparation based on the finalized agreement.
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Move forward
Keep the process organized all the way toward filing instead of losing clarity right after agreement.
Boundaries
Structured does not mean pretending to be a law firm.
The California version works best when the service boundaries stay visible: mediation to get to finalized terms, then non-legal scrivener preparation based on those terms.
No legal advice. No representation.
Best fit
Couples who want mediation because it creates order, not because they expect magic
People comfortable with a guided, self-directed process
Couples who want to understand exactly what happens after agreement
People who value clear service boundaries and a more product-like experience
FAQ
Questions
California couples often ask.
Everything you need to know about navigating the process in California, our platform boundaries, and how mediation sets you up for success.
California Couples
Keep the whole process legible.
DaiM helps California couples use mediation to finalize the terms, then includes complimentary scrivener preparation so the next step stays organized.