CD&D Associates helps California families with professional court document preparation – divorce, child custody paperwork help, child support document preparation, parenting plan preparation, legal name change, DVRO document preparation & small claims filing help. Flat-fee, phone/Zoom/in-person, attorney referrals when needed.
CD&D Associates is not a law firm. We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. All documents are prepared based on client instructions. Availability depends on county/case type. *Contact to confirm eligibility.
Working with a local office means direct lines of contact and responsive support.
Working with a local office means direct lines of contact and responsive support.
15+ Years Family law document experience
Legal Document Assistant Registered & bonded California
Flat-Fee Pricing Court fees separate – clear quote
Phone, Zoom, In-Person Santa Maria & Buellton offices
Starting at $650 – short-term marriage | $1550 no kids | $1850 with kids
CD&D Associates is trusted for divorce document preparation throughout California. For uncontested divorce California where spouses agree on property, debts, custody, child support documents California and spousal support, an LDA offers flat-fee legal document preparation services instead of high attorney fees.
California is no-fault – irreconcilable differences. Residency generally 6 months in CA and 3 months in county. If not met, legal separation may be option. Court has mandatory 6-month waiting period – not guarantee of completion in 6 months. Court backlog, disclosures, and service affect timeline. For official info see California Courts Divorce Self-Help (GOV).
Includes:
| Service | Fee* + Court Filing Fee Separate |
|---|---|
| Short-term under 5yrs, no property/kids | $650 |
| Divorce without minor children – start to finish | $1,550 |
| Divorce with minor children – start to finish | $1,850 |
*Filing fee ~ $435-450. Fee waiver: CA Courts Fee Waiver GOV. Find court: Find My Court GOV / Forms: Judicial Council Forms GOV
In California, legal custody = decisions on health/education/welfare, physical custody = where child lives, parenting time = schedule. CD&D Associates provides child custody paperwork help and parenting plan preparation for FL-300 Request for Order, FL-311 Application, holiday/vacation schedule, transportation, exchange, move-away, modification due to changed circumstances.
We prepare per your instructions – we do not give legal advice on best interest. Resources: CA Courts Child Custody Self-Help GOV
| LDA | Attorney |
|---|---|
| Prepares based on your instructions + filing guidance, lower cost | Gives legal advice + court representation, higher cost |
Establish $700 | Modify $550
Every parent must support minor children. We prepare Child Support Documents California and Spousal Support Documents for establishing, modifying, responding. Forms: FL-300, FL-150 Income & Expense, FL-157, FL-342, FL-390, Income Withholding. We do not predict guideline amount. For official calculation & enforcement:
California Dept Child Support Services (GOV) – 866-901-3212 and Find Local Agency GOV
Common mistakes we help avoid:
| Service | Fee* |
|---|---|
| Establish child/spousal support | $700 |
| Modify child support | $550 |
⚠️ Need legal advice about support amount/strategy? See State Bar of California GOV for lawyer referral. CD&D provides attorney referrals on request.
Adult $700 | With child $800 | Minor $800 | Post-divorce $150
Adult/minor legal name change needs court order before updating DMV, Social Security, passport. We prepare NC-100 series, publication compliance, Order to Show Cause. County may require hearing & background check. Official: CA Courts Name Change GOV
Post-divorce name restoration – we help with Ex Parte. Also help with name change paperwork help for Adult Change, Child Change, additional child +$100.
Adult name change individual flat fee, includes form prep & filing guidance. Court filing fee (~$435-450), publication ~$80-200, certified copy ~$40.50 separate.
No kids $650 | With kids $750
Restraining order paperwork help for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) and Civil Harassment. DVRO for spouses, dating partners, parents sharing child, family/household. Civil Harassment for neighbors, roommates, coworkers. We prepare DV-100, CH-100, declarations based on your written statement. We cannot advise what to include or guarantee outcome.
Official: CA Courts Restraining Orders GOV
Safety Emergency: If immediate danger call 911. National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Text START to 88788. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call/text 988. CD&D Associates is not emergency service.
We prepare documents based on your instructions only. We do not provide legal advice, determine order type, or represent you at hearing. For legal advice contact attorney or court self-help center.
Package $399 + court fees
Small claims document preparation for disputes up to $10k individuals / $5k some businesses – verify current limits at CA Courts Small Claims GOV. We prepare SC-100 Plaintiff Claim, SC-120 Defendant Claim, proof of service, dismissal, declaration, limited civil complaints/answers. We do not decide if you have valid claim.
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We discuss county, case type, whether LDA is appropriate, uncontested vs contested, pricing, Zoom/phone/in-person.
Written agreement – included forms listing. Court filing fees, process server, certified copies, publication separate.
Complete Divorce Questionnaire or custody/support intake. Do NOT send SSN via form.
We prepare drafts, you review & sign under penalty of perjury, we provide filing assistance where included + deadline tracking.
| California Legal Document Service | Fee* | Related |
|---|---|---|
| Uncontested Divorce short-term under 5yrs no kids/property | $650 | Divorce |
| Divorce without minor children CA start to finish | $1,550 | Start |
| Divorce with minor children CA start to finish | $1,850 | Questionnaire |
| Establish Custody/Parenting Time | $700 | Custody |
| Modify Custody/Parenting Time | $650 | Modify |
| Establish Child Support/Spousal Support | $700 | Support |
| Modify Child Support | $550 | Modify |
| Adult Name Change | $700 | Civil |
| Minor Child Name Change | $800 | Name Change |
| Restraining Order no children | $650 | RO |
| Restraining Order with children | $750 | DVRO |
| Small Claims Package | $399 | Small Claims |
| Marital Settlement Agreement | $375 | — |
Additional: Communication with opposing party $150/hr, contested doc prep $225/hr. Court filing, process server, Sheriff, certified copies, e-filing fees separate. Confirm in writing before start. State fee waiver: GOV Link
| Legal Document Assistant (LDA) | Attorney |
|---|---|
| Lower cost flat-fee, prepares docs per your instructions, filing assistance, best for uncontested | Higher cost, provides legal advice, legal strategy, negotiates, court representation, best for contested/complex |
We are not attorneys. For legal advice consult licensed attorney. Attorney referrals available. See State Bar of California GOV
LDA prepares legal documents based on client instructions per Bus. & Prof. Code 6400, registered & bonded, stays up to date on court procedures. Cannot give legal advice, choose legal strategy, negotiate, or represent in court. CD&D Associates helps with divorce paperwork help, child custody paperwork help, child support document preparation, parenting plan preparation, spousal support paperwork help, name change paperwork help, restraining order paperwork help, small claims filing help.
No. CD&D Associates is not a law firm, LDAs not attorneys. We prepare documents based on information you provide. If you need legal advice, consult attorney. Attorney referrals available.
Filing assistance may be included depending on service/county – e-filing, in-person, mail. Court filing fees separate. We explain during intake what included.
CA minimum 6-month waiting period. Timeline varies by service, disclosures, court backlog. Some uncontested divorces approved without hearing, some require hearing. Court decides. Cannot guarantee no court appearance.
Yes – Santa Maria Office 1010 S Broadway Suite E Santa Maria CA 93454, Buellton Office 85 W Hwy 246 Buellton CA 93427. Phone/Zooms statewide when county allows e-filing/mail. Areas: Santa Maria, Buellton, Lompoc, Orcutt, Solvang, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley, nearby & statewide remote for qualifying matters. Maps: Google Map Santa Maria
The divorce process was overwhelming until I found CD&D Associates. They handled all the paperwork and filings with professionalism — and at a price I could afford.
I used CD&D for a restraining order and name change. They were responsive, respectful, and everything was filed correctly the first time.
They were honest about what they could and couldn’t do, and the flat fee pricing helped my budget. I’ll be recommending them.
Quick 15-min call – county, case type, flat-fee quote, whether LDA fits. Not legal advice.
1010 S Broadway Suite E Santa Maria, CA 93454 | 85 W Hwy 246 Buellton CA | Mon-Thu 9AM-5PM
🚨 Emergency: 911 | DV Hotline 800-799-7233 | 988 Crisis 988
Phone: (805) 668-6069
Email: cdanddassociates@gmail.com
Hours: Mon-Thu | 9AM-5PM | By appointment only
Santa Maria: 1010 S Broadway Suite E Santa Maria CA 93454
Buellton: 85 W Hwy 246 Buellton CA 93427
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We make legal document preparation simple – flat-fee, clear scope, filing guidance. No high attorney fees when you don’t need legal advice. Tell us county & service – we’ll confirm eligibility & next steps.
We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. Submitting form does not create attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice, consult licensed California attorney.
We can meet by telephone, Zoom, or in person by appointment only
(805) 668-6069
cdanddassociates@gmail.com
1010 S Broadway, Suite E Santa Maria, CA 93454
Monday–Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Let CD&D Associates help you move forward with confidence through accurate, professional legal document preparation in Lompoc, California.
