How to Get a Divorce Without Court in Riverside County

I’m Tim Blankenship from Divorce661. If you’re like most people I speak with, you’re looking for a way to get divorced without the stress of court dates, courtroom wait times, or missed work. The good news: in Riverside County, an amicable divorce can be completed entirely without stepping into a courtroom — provided the case is handled correctly.

Overview: How a Court-Free Divorce Works

When a divorce is uncontested and both parties cooperate, the court allows the entire process to be completed on paper. Here’s the general flow I use for Riverside County cases:

1. File initial paperwork: I file the petition, summons, and any jurisdictional form (UCCJA if needed) electronically with the Riverside court.
2. Serve your spouse: Service is usually accomplished by mail with acknowledgement rather than a personal court appearance.
3. Exchange financial disclosures: Both parties complete and exchange the required financial paperwork — this is mandatory in every California divorce.
4. Draft the Marital Settlement Agreement: We prepare a clear agreement outlining property division, support, custody, and any other terms.
5. Submit the final judgment package electronically: Once the paperwork is complete and accurate, we submit the judgment package online.
6. Court approval without a hearing: If everything is in order, the court signs off and issues the judgment — no hearings or court appearances required.

Who Qualifies for a No-Court Divorce?

A court-free divorce in Riverside County is realistic when these conditions apply:

• The divorce is amicable or at least uncontested on the key issues (property, support, custody).
• Both parties are willing to cooperate with paperwork and financial disclosures.
• All required forms are completed accurately and filed on time.

If there are disputes that require hearings, or if one party refuses to participate, the case may need court intervention. But for cooperative couples, the paper route is fast and predictable.

Required Documents & Important Steps

Some of the documents and actions commonly required include:

• Petition for Dissolution and Summons
• UCCJA (or jurisdictional paperwork) if child custody or interstate jurisdiction questions exist
• Declaration of Disclosure and attached financial documents (income, assets, debts)
• Marital Settlement Agreement outlining the final terms
• Final Judgment package submitted electronically to the court

Completing the financial disclosures accurately is especially important — courts rely on those documents to confirm that the settlement is fair and informed.

Timeline: How Long Does It Take?

Timing varies depending on how quickly parties complete disclosures and sign agreements. In cooperative cases where paperwork is handled promptly, the final judgment can be approved in a few weeks. I recently helped a Riverside couple finalize their divorce in just a few weeks — they never had to miss work or attend a single hearing.

Why Use a Full-Service, Court-Free Divorce Service?

At Divorce661 we specialize in 100% court-free divorce services. That means:

• We file all paperwork electronically so you don’t have to visit the courthouse.
• We manage service of process — usually by mail with acknowledgement.
• We prepare and exchange the necessary financial disclosures.
• We draft the Marital Settlement Agreement tailored to your situation.
• We submit the final judgment package electronically and follow up until the judgment is signed.

Our goal is to remove the paperwork, procedures, and courthouse visits from your life so you can move forward with as little stress as possible.

Real Example

One recent Riverside case illustrates the process: the couple wanted a straightforward, amicable split but were concerned about missing work for court dates. We handled everything remotely — filings, service, disclosures, agreement drafting, and final submission. Within a few weeks their judgment was approved and they never had to set foot in a courtroom.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to pursue a court-free divorce in Riverside County, here’s what I recommend:

1. Confirm that your case is likely uncontested and both parties can cooperate.
2. Gather basic financial documents (income, bank accounts, debts, property info).
3. Schedule a free consultation at divorce661.com so we can review your situation and outline the exact steps and timeline.

We’ll handle every step from start to finish so you can get divorced the easy way — no courtroom drama.

Conclusion

An amicable divorce in Riverside County doesn’t have to mean delays, lost work time, or courtroom stress. With the right paperwork and cooperation, the entire process can be handled remotely and approved by the court without hearings. If that sounds like the path you want, visit divorce661.com to schedule your free consultation — I’ll take care of the process so you can move forward.

Tim Blankenship, Divorce661