Serving the North Bay - Marin County, Sonoma County, Napa County
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Most uncontested divorce matters fit into one of these three tiers depending on whether you need review only, complete start-to-finish help, or more involved work because multiple properties are in the picture.
Review Only
$2199
For clients who already have a marital settlement agreement and divorce forms drafted but want review before submission.
Start to Finish
$2999
For couples who want full uncontested divorce support from initial paperwork through filing and judgment.
Higher-Asset Divorce
$4999
For start-to-finish uncontested divorce matters where many properties are owned and the asset picture requires more extensive drafting.
These amounts are lowered depending on where you already are in the divorce process.
This service may fit spouses who can work toward complete agreed terms and want attorney-led help preparing the divorce paperwork.
The detailed joint-petition and traditional-filing paths are explained on the dedicated process page.
Open the case through an appropriate joint or traditional route and exchange required financial information.
Prepare the agreement, required forms, and attachments so the terms are consistent throughout the judgment package.
File the completed package through the county's accepted process and respond if the court requests a correction.
Clients work directly with attorney Ben Rand on the legal and drafting issues within the engagement scope. Most consultation, information gathering, and document review can be handled through Zoom and secure remote communication.
County filing methods and hearing practices vary. Some matters may require a county-specific filing step or court appearance, so the service does not promise that a courthouse visit will never be required.
Agreed terms remain subject to required financial disclosures, applicable California law, and court approval.
He'll Work With You at Every Step
Ben Rand is a California attorney dedicated to helping individuals navigate family law matters with clarity, efficiency, and respect. He earned his undergraduate degree from University of California, Davis before attending University of San Francisco School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude and ranked in the top 5% of his class.
Following law school, he focused his practice on family law, gaining experience in the legal and procedural challenges that accompany divorce and marital agreements. Through that work, he recognized that many individuals seeking straightforward, reliable guidance in uncontested matters were underserved by the legal community. He later expanded his work to include premarital agreements.
He founded Simplified Separation to address this gap. His practice is centered on uncontested divorces and prenuptial agreements, offering a streamlined approach that prioritizes efficiency, transparency, and practical solutions. By focusing exclusively on amicable matters, he provides responsive, detail-oriented service without the delays and complications often associated with traditional litigation.
This practice focuses on agreement-based dissolutions and judgment drafting. Contested litigation matters are outside this scope.
Most clients meet one to two times by Zoom for document review and process guidance, depending on case complexity.
Yes. The practice supports clients statewide and coordinates county filing logistics through court runners where needed.
Existing agreements can often be formatted and integrated into court-ready judgment paperwork after review for consistency.
Read practical guides about California divorce procedure, property, support, and judgment preparation.
Practical FL-100 divorce petition instructions explaining each major section, California residency, children, property, support requests, filing, and next steps.
An attorney-written explanation of California form FL-110, the 30-day response deadline, automatic restraining orders, issuance, service, and next steps.
Practical California FL-105 instructions covering each child's five-year residence history, other custody cases and orders, additional children, address safety, and filing.
Learn how to serve California divorce papers, who may serve, which papers to include, how FL-115 documents service, alternative methods, deadlines, and common mistakes.
If both spouses have agreed terms or are close to agreement, tell us where the case stands and what paperwork support you need.
Agreement-Based Divorce
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