ClearPath
Services & Pricing

TRANSPARENT.
FLAT-RATE.
Client-Directed.

Published preparation services use the prices below rather than hourly billing. Government filing fees and third-party costs are separate and confirmed with the written scope.

Starting at

$125

ClearPath Essential · qualifying single-form preparation

Fixed flat-rate fees for document preparation

Professionally prepared at your direction

Organized according to California court standards

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DETAILED PRICING DIRECTORY

A complete breakdown of preparation fees by document type. Court filing fees, recording fees, process server costs, and other third-party expenses are separate and not included in preparation prices.

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01

Family Law

Divorce petition — no kids / no assets
$699
Divorce petition — with children or assets
$899
Response packet
$450–$650
Request to Enter Default packet
$350–$550
Judgment packet (FL-180 / FL-190 and related)
$650–$950
Full uncontested divorce document package

Broader than petition-only preparation.

$1,895
Request for Order packet
$500–$850
Fee waiver forms
$150
Notice of change of address / simple post-filing
$75–$125
Adult name change — preparation only

One adult packet.

$395
Minor name change — preparation only

One child packet.

$495
Filing coordination add-on

Scope must be confirmed.

$125
02

Estate Planning

Simple will
$395
Power of attorney
$150–$250
Advance health care directive
$150–$250
Will + POA + health directive package

Not a living trust.

$495–$695
Living trust package — individual
$1,095
Living trust package — couple
$1,495
Trust transfer deed (per deed)
$350
Deed recording / e-recording
$95–$150 + county fees
03

Business Formation

LLC filing only
$450–$650 + state fees
LLC formation + operating agreement
$750–$995 + state fees
LLC premium package
$995 + state fees
Corporation formation package
$995–$1,500 + state fees
DBA filing assistance
$250–$450 + filing costs
04

Real Estate & Deeds

Grant deed / quitclaim deed / interspousal transfer deed
$275–$450
Preliminary change of ownership report
$95–$150
Deed + PCOR package
$495 + recording fees
E-recording / county recording service
$95–$150 + county fees
05

Probate

Initial probate petition package
$1,500–$2,500
Spousal property petition
$1,250–$1,995
Small estate affidavit
$450–$850
Heggstad petition / trust-related petition documents
$1,500–$2,500
Full probate document support package
$2,500–$4,500
06

Eviction / Unlawful Detainer

Client-selected landlord notice

One notice; preparation only.

$195
Unlawful-detainer complaint packet

One opening landlord packet within the written scope.

$695
Default and judgment packet

Selected default and judgment documents.

$450
Writ and sheriff paperwork

Selected documents based on supplied case records.

$350
Landlord document package through default

One uncontested matter: notice, complaint, default/judgment, and writ paperwork.

$1,495
Filing coordination add-on

Scope confirmed for the selected packet and court.

$125
Process-server coordination

Coordination only; scope confirmed.

$125–$175 + server fee
07

Civil & Small Claims

Straightforward small claims packet

One client's selected claim packet.

$245
Filing coordination add-on

Scope must be confirmed.

$125
08

Court Filing Support

ClearPath Essential

Starting at; qualifying single-form preparation.

$125
ClearPath Court Packet

Starting at; qualifying multi-form packet preparation.

$495
Filing service add-on

Scope confirmed; not a universal filing quote.

$125

Please Note:The prices above cover document preparation only based on client-provided instructions. They do not include legal advice, court appearances, representation, court filing fees, publication fees, recording fees, notary fees, process server fees, or other government/third-party costs. Preparation fees must be paid prior to service commencement.

EXPLORE SERVICE DETAILS

Learn exactly what each document package includes, what information is required to begin, and how the preparation process works.

Divorce Documents

Petitions, responses, defaults, judgments, and related family law forms.

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Living Trusts

Trusts, wills, powers of attorney, directives, and trust transfer deeds.

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Probate Documents

Petitions, affidavits, administration forms, notices, and distribution packets.

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Deed Transfers

Grant, quitclaim, interspousal, and trust transfer deeds with recording support.

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Business Formation

LLC, corporation, operating agreement, statement, and DBA paperwork.

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Court Filing Support

Filing-ready organization, e-filing support, and filing coordination.

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Name Changes

Adult and one-child minor name change packets prepared at your direction.

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Small Claims

One straightforward client-selected claim packet prepared at your direction.

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Landlord Eviction Documents

Client-selected notices, complaint packets, default and judgment, and writ paperwork.

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ClearPath is not a law firm.

ClearPath provides California Legal Document Assistant (LDA) services for self-represented clients. We cannot provide legal advice, legal opinions, recommend legal strategy, or select forms on your behalf. All document preparation is completed at your specific direction. For legal advice, please consult a licensed attorney.

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