California Divorce Process Serving
Filed for Divorce? We Can Serve the Papers.
Filing your divorce paperwork with the court is only the beginning. After your case is filed, your spouse must be legally notified — and you cannot serve the papers yourself.
That's where we come in. A professional California process server delivers the papers, documents the service, and prepares your Proof of Service so your case can move forward.
The California Divorce Process — Step by Step
Here's the full picture, so you know exactly where you are and what comes next.
Prepare the divorce paperwork
The person starting the divorce is the Petitioner. The other spouse is the Respondent. The initial paperwork generally includes the Petition and Summons, plus additional forms depending on children and other circumstances.
File the papers with the Superior Court
The Petitioner files the forms, pays the filing fee or requests a fee waiver, and obtains filed/stamped copies from the court.
Send the filed papers to the process server
This is where DivorceProcessServer.com comes in. Upload your filed documents and we take it from here.
The process server serves the spouse
The Petitioner cannot personally serve their own spouse. The server must be at least 18 and not a party to the case. A professional process server performs personal service.
The process server completes the Proof of Service
For the initial California divorce Summons and Petition, this is typically Form FL-115 (Proof of Service of Summons).
The Proof of Service is filed with the court
This tells the court when, where, how, and by whom service occurred. The court requires this before your case can move forward.
The Respondent gets 30 days to respond
After service, the spouse has 30 days to file a Response with the court.
Financial disclosures are exchanged
The Petitioner generally must complete preliminary disclosures within 60 days after filing the Petition. A Respondent who files a Response generally has 60 days after filing it.
Parties resolve property, debt, support, and custody
The parties may agree on all issues, or the court may ultimately decide disputed matters.
Final papers are submitted and judgment is entered
A California divorce takes at least six months to become final from the date the Respondent was served.
Where We Come In
The California Courts require proof that your spouse received the papers. Your case cannot move forward until service is done correctly.
Your customer
File your divorce papers with the Superior Court
Receive your filed/stamped copies from the court
Upload the documents to DivorceProcessServer.com
Your process server
We review the service information
We locate and personally serve your spouse
We document the service
We prepare the Proof of Service (FL-115)
Your customer
File the Proof of Service with the court
Continue your divorce case
Service areas
California Counties We Serve
We currently serve all cities, communities, and neighborhoods throughout Sacramento County. Placer County and Yolo County service areas are coming soon.
Placer County
Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn & more
- Roseville
- Rocklin
- Auburn
- Lincoln
- Granite Bay
- Loomis
Yolo County
Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento & more
- Davis
- Woodland
- West Sacramento
- Winters
- Esparto
- Clarksburg
Ready to Serve Your Divorce Papers?
You've already taken the first step. Let us handle the service — professionally, correctly, and on record.
What We Serve
We serve divorce and family law documents throughout California.
What We Do — and What We Don't
DivorceProcessServer.com provides process serving and related legal support services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice.
We do
- Serve the documents
- Document service attempts
- Communicate status
- Complete the appropriate Proof of Service
- Return the Proof of Service to you
We don't
- Tell you what to put on your divorce forms
- Advise on custody, property, or support
- Predict the outcome of your case
- Provide legal advice
Important notice: DivorceProcessServer.com provides process serving and related legal support services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. Court procedures and legal requirements may vary depending on the facts of your case and the court where your case is filed. For legal advice regarding your individual circumstances, consult a licensed attorney or your court's self-help center.