We help people who need legal information but don't have a lawyer. A good place to start when researching the California court procedures for divorce or separation is the California Courts SelfHelp website.You can use a self-help book or legal forms and instructions that explain how to file an Order to Show Cause to change child support. In short, yes, retaining an attorney to help you file for an uncontested divorce is in your best interest. If you are the petitioner and initiating the divorce process, you must complete the Petition to Divorce (Family Law Form FL100). A Peoples Choice helps people file for divorce without a lawyer in California. Low-cost divorce, legal separation, annulment, and other family law services. Anthoor Law Group helps clients modify Spousal Support, Child Support and Custody Orders, and other court-approved agreements. Go to your local court house and ask about their free services for advice, and understanding the paperwork. Family Law Self Help Center, I believe it's called.