At Just Ask A Paralegal, we are here to help you navigate the paperwork process for uncontested family law matters with greater confidence and understanding. We provide affordable document preparation assistance for divorces, parentage matters, child custody, visitation, and child support cases. Our goal is to help self-represented individuals properly prepare the required court forms while making the process feel more organized, approachable, and less overwhelming.
My name is Monica Johnson and I started Just Ask A Paralegal because I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming and confusing the California family law system can be for people trying to handle their own cases. I’ve spent more than 15 years working in family law as a paralegal. I’ve worked with Sacramento County Superior Court in the Family Law Facilitator’s Office as a paralegal. I’ve worked with WEAVE Legal, assisting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with document preparation and case management for protective orders, custody orders and support orders, allowing survivors to leave their abusers and begin to thrive in life again. I’ve worked with the Department of Child Support Services, providing customer service solutions including case management for parents with private state child support cases. I have also provided paralegal support and office management for various private family law firms in the greater Sacramento and Bay Area communities.
I’ve developed a strong understanding of the court process and the extensive Judicial Council forms required from the beginning of a case through final judgment. Family law cases are highly form-driven and procedural, and many people struggle not because they lack intelligence, but because they do not fully understand the multiple form packets, filing requirements, or court procedures involved.
Throughout my career, I’ve also developed and presented educational workshops designed to help self-represented parties better understand how to navigate their family law matters without crossing the line into providing legal advice. These workshops focused on teaching individuals how to properly complete forms, understand filing and service requirements, organize financial disclosures, and avoid common mistakes that could delay their case. I learned that many people simply needed clear, practical guidance presented in a way that was easy to follow and understand.
I created Just Ask A Paralegal to not only offer document preparation to individuals that need this specific service, but also to continue giving information and educational support by providing resources and free step-by-step videos on some of the more common, yet important, forms that you will complete. These videos will cover tasks like how to complete your Proof of Service of Summons correctly and how to request for a fee waiver from the court to help reduce or waive the filing fee costs associated with opening a case. These videos allow students to follow along in real time while forms are explained and completed section by section using practical examples and real California Judicial Council forms.
I also understand that many people cannot afford the high cost of private legal representation. Many family law attorneys require retainers of $5,000 or more just to begin representation. My goal is to help simplify the process, prepare your forms and documents for you, reduce confusion, and help you feel more informed and confident as you move through one of the most important legal situations of your life lives.
Thank you for choosing Just Ask A Paralegal.