SANTA CLARITA PARALEGAL

Family Law & Restraining Order Document Preparation

Registered and Bonded Legal Document Assistance (LDA) serving Santa Clarita and surrounding communities
Registration Number: KC 122

We prepare court-ready paperwork for people representing themselves (self-represented / pro per).
We are not attorneys. We do not give legal advice, and we do not appear in court.

Professional, Accurate, Court-Ready Documents

Santa Clarita Paralegal provides fast, organized, and professional legal document preparation for self-represented clients. Most matters can be handled by phone, video, and email, with clear checklists and step-by-step guidance on what to file and how to file. We serve Santa Clarita, Valencia, Newhall, Canyon Country, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, and nearby communities.

If you need a complete filing packet (petition/response, declarations, attachments, exhibits, proof of service, proposed order, and judgment paperwork), we can prepare it in a clean, court-friendly format at your direction.

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO)

When safety is the priority, paperwork must be complete, consistent, and filed correctly. We help you prepare DVRO filings at your direction, including:

• Initial DVRO request packets (request, supporting declarations, and required attachments)
• Temporary orders paperwork and hearing-ready packets
• Child custody / visitation requests when included with DVRO filings (where allowed by the court forms)
• Protected person and address confidentiality paperwork (when applicable)
• Service packets and Proof of Service forms (and re-service if needed)
• Requests to modify or renew restraining orders
• Response packets if you were served and need to respond
• Proposed orders and clean exhibit labeling (at your direction)

We can also help you prepare a clear, organized declaration and properly formatted attachments, so the court packet is readable and professional.

DVRO Filing Support Includes

• Intake checklist so you know what information the court forms require
• Drafting & formatting for clarity and consistency across all forms
• Assembly of a filing packet (court set, service set, and your personal records set)
• Step-by-step filing instructions for the correct courthouse and department (when applicable)
• Hearing preparation paperwork support (organized exhibits and properly labeled attachments at your direction)

Important: We can prepare documents and provide procedural information, but we cannot advise you on what you should say, what to request, or what strategy to use. If you need legal advice, consult a licensed attorney.

Family Law Document Preparation

Family law paperwork can be dense and time-sensitive. We help you prepare complete packets for the most common Santa Clarita family law needs:

• Divorce (Dissolution): petition/response packets, supporting forms, and judgment paperwork
• Legal Separation and Nullity (annulment-related filings)
• Parentage (Paternity) cases
• Child custody & visitation filings, including parenting plan attachments
• Child support and spousal support requests and responses
• Request for Order filings (commonly used to ask the court to make or change orders)
• Stipulations and proposed orders (clean formatting, ready for signatures when applicable)
• Financial disclosures (common declarations and schedules)
• Discovery documents and related motions (at your direction)
• Arrears paperwork and support enforcement-related filings (where applicable)

Parenting Plans & Custody Schedules

A clear parenting plan can reduce conflict and help the court understand your requested schedule. We can format and prepare parenting plan attachments at your direction, including:

• Weekly custody schedules (overnights, exchanges, school-week routines)
• Holiday and school break schedules (vacations, summer, special days)
• Exchange locations and communication logistics (as you specify)
• Transportation and travel provisions (when needed)

Financial Disclosures & Support Paperwork

Support requests often require financial disclosures and supporting schedules. We help you prepare and assemble the forms you need at your direction, including clean attachments and organized exhibits.

• Income and Expense paperwork
• Asset and debt schedules
• Supporting declarations and properly labeled attachments
• Responsive paperwork to support requests or modifications

Other Restraining Orders & Civil Filings

In addition to DVRO filings, we can prepare other common restraining order and civil paperwork at your direction, including:

• Civil Harassment restraining order packets
• Elder Abuse restraining order packets
• Workplace-related restraining order paperwork support (where applicable)
• Quash or other response-related paperwork (at your direction)

Additional Document Preparation

Through our document preparation experience, we can also help with a range of non-family-law matters at your direction:

• Evictions (Unlawful Detainers): notices, initial filing packets, replies, defaults, and lock-out order paperwork (when applicable)
• Guardianships: guardianship packets and objections (where appropriate)
• Name Changes: court forms and filing packets
• Estate Planning: basic California statutory will, power of attorney, advance healthcare directive, and trust document preparation (as requested)
• Other civil matters: limited civil summons/complaint formatting and general pleading preparation support
• Criminal record relief paperwork: petitions to dismiss/expungement-style filings and sealing-related paperwork support (where applicable)

Simple Process. Clean Packet. Clear Next Steps.

1. Call Royal Legal (769-255-3425) to tell us what type of documents you need prepared.
2. Intake checklist: we provide a structured list of the information needed for your forms.
3. Drafting: we prepare your packet in a professional, court-friendly format.
4. Review: you review for accuracy; we make reasonable formatting corrections and finalize.
5. Ready-to-file: you receive a complete packet with filing and service steps explained.

Filing & Service Support

• Filing instructions (in-person filing or e-filing steps when available)
• Service packet preparation (so your server has what they need)
• Proof of Service completion support (based on how service was performed)
• Copies and organization for court, service, and personal records

Why Clients Choose Santa Clarita Paralegal

• Professional presentation: clean formatting and organized attachments
• Efficient workflow: structured checklists and clear deadlines
• Respect and confidentiality: sensitive matters handled with care
• Clear communication: you know what we need and what you will receive
• Focused on family law & restraining orders: paperwork that must be done right the first time

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide legal advice?
No. We are not attorneys. We provide legal document preparation and general procedural information.

Do you go to court with clients?
No. We do not appear in court. We prepare paperwork so you can be ready to file and attend your hearing.

Can you help if I was served with DVRO papers?
Yes. We can prepare response paperwork at your direction and help assemble a complete response packet.

How fast can I get my documents?
Timing depends on the type of case and how quickly information is provided. Many packets can be prepared quickly once intake information is complete.

Do you help with filing and service?
Yes. We provide filing steps and can prepare service packets and proof-of-service paperwork support.

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Disclosure: Santa Clarita Paralegal is a registered and bonded Legal Document Assistant (LDA), Registration Number KC 122. We are not attorneys. We do not provide legal advice. We do not represent clients in court. If you need legal advice, consult a licensed attorney.