Step-by-Step Guides
Comprehensive guides to walk you through every stage of the small claims court process.
High-intent guide clusters
Use these paths when you know the problem but need the next step.
Start or triage a case
Fast paths for users who are not sure whether to demand, file, or organize first.
Demand and pre-filing
Demand-letter and dispute-type pages for users trying to resolve before court.
File and serve
State rules, forms, filing steps, and service-of-process preparation.
Prepare and follow through
Evidence, hearing prep, witness prep, settlement, and post-hearing next steps.
Free includes the evidence and hearing guides. Professional and above unlock the rest of the guide library.