Handle Your Own Divorce. Get the Legal Help to Do It Right.
Whether you want to handle the court process yourself, have an attorney manage your uncontested divorce, or need help reaching an agreement, CourtBuddy gives you a clear path forward.
20+ Years
Louisiana Family-Law Experience
Not a Forms Website. Not Traditional Full-Service Divorce.
CourtBuddy sits in between.
No hourly billing
You know the cost upfront.
No paying for full-service representation you don't need
Only pay for the help you want.
No downloading forms to figure out alone
Real attorney-prepared documents.
You get real Louisiana legal experience, properly prepared documents, and the level of guidance you need — without automatically paying an attorney to handle every step.
Why Choose CourtBuddy
The Right Amount of Legal Help — Without Paying for More Than You Need
Choose What Fits
Pick the level of support that matches your situation and your comfort level.
Attorney-Prepared and Reviewed
Your documents are prepared and reviewed by a Louisiana attorney so you are not left guessing whether they are done correctly.
More Help When You Want It
Need us to prepare the documents? Provide limited-scope attorney guidance? Help you work through unresolved issues in mediation? You choose.
No Surprises
You will know upfront what is included, what you are responsible for, and what happens next.
How It Works
A Clear Path From Start to Finish
Tell Us About Your Situation
Complete a simple intake about your marriage, children, property, and agreements.
Choose Your Level of Help
Select the CourtBuddy option that fits how much of the process you want to handle yourself.
Receive Your Selected Support
Get uncontested divorce document preparation, limited-scope attorney guidance and document support, or neutral mediation, depending on your package.
Move Your Case Forward
Follow the next steps for your selected package. Essentials clients handle signing, filing, and remaining steps. Plus clients handle filing, service, court appearances, and their own cases. Mediation follows the defined mediation scope.
Choose Your Level of Support
Find the Right Support for Your Family Law Needs
From uncontested divorce paperwork to attorney guidance and mediation, CourtBuddy offers three ways to get the support you need.
Choose the option that fits your situation.
CourtBuddy Essentials
Uncontested Divorce · Document Preparation
Clear. Affordable. Straightforward.
For couples who have reached an agreement and simply need the proper legal paperwork.
We prepare your divorce documents. You handle signing, filing, and the remaining steps.
CourtBuddy Plus
Contested Issues · Attorney Guidance + Documents
Legal guidance without full representation.
For individuals handling their own family law matters who need more than paperwork.
Includes an attorney consultation, issue-specific documents, and supporting forms when appropriate.
Available for select contested family law matters appropriate for limited-scope attorney services. Clients remain responsible for filing, serving documents, court appearances, and presenting their own cases.
CourtBuddy Mediation
Resolve Issues Without Litigation
Work toward an agreement together.
For couples who need a structured, neutral process to work through disagreements involving custody, support, property, and other family matters.
Includes guided discussions, agreement development, and documentation of negotiated resolutions within the defined mediation scope.
Who CourtBuddy Is For
Is CourtBuddy a Good Fit for Your Situation?
CourtBuddy may be right for you if:
- You need divorce or family law support in Louisiana
- You need uncontested divorce documents, limited-scope attorney guidance, or neutral mediation
- Your needs fit the defined scope of a CourtBuddy package
- You want the paperwork done correctly without hiring a traditional full-service attorney
- You want clear guidance on what happens next
- You are comfortable handling some or all of the court process yourself
- You have unresolved issues that may be addressed through mediation
Compare Your Options
Side-by-Side: What Each Package Includes
| Feature | CourtBuddy Essentials $795 | CourtBuddy Plus $2,995 | CourtBuddy Mediation $5,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested divorce document preparation | |||
| 60-minute private attorney consultation | |||
| Attorney guidance on legal options and next steps | |||
| Issue-specific attorney-prepared documents | |||
| Applicable worksheets and supporting forms | |||
| Written next-step instructions | |||
| Neutral mediation discussions | |||
| Agreement development | |||
| Documentation of negotiated resolutions | |||
| Client handles filing and court appearances | Per scope |
This comparison is for general guidance only. Services are limited to the scope of each package. CourtBuddy Plus is available only for select contested family law matters appropriate for limited-scope attorney services. Clients are responsible for the portions of their cases not included in the selected service.
"I knew I could handle the divorce myself; I just wanted to know the paperwork was right."
Important Information: What If You Cannot Reach an Agreement?
CourtBuddy Essentials is for uncontested divorce document preparation. CourtBuddy Plus provides limited-scope attorney guidance and document support for select contested family law matters. CourtBuddy Mediation helps parties work toward negotiated resolutions. Services are limited to the selected package's defined scope. Any additional legal services would require a separate written agreement and fee.
Ready to Move Forward?
Start With the Right Level of Help
Tell us about your situation and we'll help you identify the CourtBuddy option that best fits your family law needs.