Your situation, on one page
Organize your current stage, important papers, priorities, and questions.
FREE CLIENT RESOURCES · CALIFORNIA DIVORCE
California divorce.
Come prepared.
You don’t need all the answers before meeting an attorney. Start with a few good questions and a place to organize what matters.
Six simple pages to fill in, print, and bring to your first consultation.
Download the free consultation pack ↓Free PDF. No email or account required.
PickYourPro.ai01 / 06
CALIFORNIA DIVORCE
YOUR CONSULTATION,
ORGANIZED.
Start with what you know.
My three biggest questions
What I want help with first
A little preparation. More clarity.
THOUGHTFULLY SIMPLE
Everything in your pack.
Use all six pages or print only the ones you need. There is no homework to finish before you can ask for help.
Documents to gather
A practical checklist with space to track missing records.
Questions to ask an attorney
Discuss experience, options, scope, communication, and the engagement agreement.
What matters to your family
Optional prompts for children, housing, finances, privacy, and everyday stability.
Compare two attorneys
Put their answers side by side and decide what needs more clarity.
Your next-step plan
Leave your consultation knowing what to do, who will do it, and when.
PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST MEETING
What to bring to a California divorce attorney consultation.
Start with a short summary of your situation, the questions you want answered, and any papers you have already received. Ask the attorney which records apply to your situation and what period they need. This is a consultation preparation list, not a court filing or financial disclosure checklist.
- Papers already filed or received, existing orders, and notices you want reviewed.
- A private list of important events and dates for the attorney to check.
- Income, property, debt, or business records the firm asks you to bring.
- Your priorities for housing, children, communication, or everyday stability, where relevant.
- Your questions about representation, the engagement agreement, and next steps.
Questions to ask a divorce lawyer before hiring.
- Who will handle my matter, and what similar matters have you handled?
- What needs attention first, and which dates do you need to check?
- Would you represent me, advise me, or act as a mediator?
- Which tasks and stages are included, and what is excluded?
- How are fees, expenses, communication, and additional work handled?
- What should I clarify in the engagement agreement before signing?
Keep sensitive details private and ask the firm how to share documents securely. You can use this resource whether you are still researching or ready to hire.
FREE TO USE AND KEEP
Your worksheet. Your next step.
Download the six-page California divorce consultation pack. Fill it in on your computer or print only the pages you need. No email address or account is required.
Download free PDF ↓US Letter · 6 pages · Fillable fields and checkboxes. Your answers stay in your downloaded copy.
Ready for proposals?
Visit PickYourPro.ai, create an account, and start a new request. Describe the legal help you are looking for so participating attorneys can compete for your business with proposals you can compare.
Compare relevant experience, representation scope, fees, and availability. An attorney may need a consultation before proposing a final scope or fee.
Start a new request ↗One request. Every pro’s best offer. Participation and availability vary. A request does not create an attorney-client relationship.
A little context, if you need it.
Before you download.
Are these court forms or legal advice?
No. These are original preparation worksheets for a conversation with an attorney. They do not explain how to file, calculate deadlines, or recommend a legal outcome. Use official court resources and your attorney for those questions.
Can I fill these in on my computer?
Yes. The PDF has fillable text fields and checkboxes. Save a copy in a PDF reader that supports forms, or print it on US Letter paper and write by hand.
Will downloading create an account or send my information to attorneys?
No. The PDF is public and does not require your name or email. Downloading does not create an account, submit a service request, or enroll you in marketing emails. See our privacy policy.
Do I need to know which kind of divorce I have?
No. Use the pages to record your questions and ask the attorney what applies to your situation. Skip any prompt that does not fit.