Common Services Provided by a Legal Document Preparer
- Preparation of court and legal forms
- Assistance with divorce, legal separation, and annulment paperwork
- Child custody and child support document preparation
- Small claims and civil filings
- Eviction and unlawful detainer paperwork
- Name change documents
- Responses, motions, and declarations (client-directed)
- Document review for completeness and accuracy
- Filing guidance and document organization
What a Legal Document Preparer Cannot Do
To comply with California law, legal document preparers:
- ❌ Do not provide legal advice
- ❌ Do not represent clients in court
- ❌ Do not choose legal strategies or tell clients what to file
- ❌ Do not interpret laws or predict legal outcomes
Clients make all legal decisions; the preparer assists with the paperwork
Why Use a Legal Document Preparer?
- More affordable than hiring an attorney
- Faster document preparation
- Reduced errors and rejected filings
- Helpful for self-represented individuals
- Clear, organized, court-ready documents
Professional and Compliant Support
A qualified legal document preparer handles sensitive information with confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism, helping clients navigate complex paperwork while staying within legal boundaries.