Core Pack: California Small Claims Filing & Court Day Toolkit
Core Pack: California Small Claims Filing & Court Day Toolkit
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Digital download. No physical shipping. Educational use only. Not legal advice. Purchase grants a personal-use license (not ownership).
You've decided to file. Or you tried negotiating and it didn't work. Now what?
The Core Pack walks you through every step: filing the right forms, serving the defendant, building your evidence, prepping for court, and knowing exactly what to say when you're standing in front of a judge. 63 documents. California-specific. Built by someone who has filed.
What's inside
63 ready-to-use documents across 4 phases:
- Phase 1: Pre-court resolution (8 docs). Demand letters, scripts, settlement templates, decision worksheet.
- Phase 2: Case preparation (15 docs). Evidence checklist, exhibit binder workflow, damages worksheets, what the judge is looking for, plus the new Using AI Safely reference so ChatGPT or Claude doesn't quietly sink your case.
- Phase 3: Filing and court (18 docs). How to file, fee waivers, serving the defendant, court day quick reference, full court script.
- Bonus: Help for the hard times (8 docs). Calm scripts, the hardest part of waiting, when it's personal.
Plus 14 setup and reference docs (FAQs, official forms, legal terms, updated 2026 AI policy notes).
New for 2026
Using AI Safely in Your Small Claims Case. A short, practical reference on what ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools can and cannot do for your case, the citation traps that have already cost real plaintiffs, and the safe ways to use AI for drafting, organizing, and preparing.
Who this is for
- You're filing in California small claims
- Security deposit, unpaid wages, contractor dispute, fender bender, breach of contract
- You want a clear plan from now through court day, not just blank templates
How it works
- Buy and download. Instant delivery to your email.
- Follow the roadmap: 63 docs in the order you need them.
- Use the templates: demand letter, evidence index, damages worksheet.
- Walk in ready: court day checklist and word-for-word script.
What you get
- 63 PDF documents, fully editable
- Instant download to your email and your account
- Lifetime access. No subscription.
- Use on phone, laptop, or tablet
- California-specific: built around California rules and forms
Why ClaimKit Help
Built by a Californian who has been through small claims. Not a law firm. Not a chatbot. Clear, kind, no-jargon instructions for the person filing.
Need collection too?
If you also want post-judgment collection templates bundled in, see Complete ($179). And after you win your case, the new Collections add-on ($49) picks up exactly where Core ends.
ClaimKit Help is an educational guide, not legal advice. We are not a law firm, and using these documents does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the $99 Core kit?
Core has 63 documents covering everything from pre-court resolution through your court day verdict: SC-100 filing, the demand letter library, an evidence prep workbook, serving instructions, your court day prep sheet, and a word-for-word court script. Plus the 2026 Using AI Safely reference so ChatGPT or Claude doesn't quietly sink your case with a hallucinated citation.
How does Core compare to the $179 Complete kit?
Core covers you from negotiation through your court verdict. Complete adds Phase 4: post-judgment collection (wage garnishment WG-001, bank levy, property lien templates). If you suspect the defendant won't pay even after losing in court, Complete is worth the $80 more. If you think collection won't be a fight, Core is fine.
Can I add Collections to Core after I win my case?
Yes. The Collections add-on is a standalone $49 kit with the same post-judgment recovery content that's bundled into Complete (wage garnishment WG-001, bank levy EJ-130, property lien EJ-001, settlement scripts). If you'd rather pay for collection only if the defendant doesn't pay you voluntarily, Core plus Collections is the path.
Do I need a lawyer for California small claims court?
No. California small claims is built for self-representation. Attorneys can't appear at trial in CA small claims at all. Core gives you the structure to handle each step yourself.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. $99 is the full price. No subscription, no recurring charges. You buy it once, download it, and own it.
Will I have to pay court fees on top of the kit?
Yes, but they're paid to the court, not to ClaimKit. CA small claims filing fees range from $30 to $75 depending on the claim amount. The kit explains exactly what to expect. If you qualify based on income, FW-001 lets you request a fee waiver.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. 7-day refund, no questions asked. Email support@claimkithelp.com.
How is the kit delivered?
Instant PDF download. Email and customer account. Works on phone, laptop, or tablet.
What if California court rules change after I buy?
Free updates for life. Form revisions, fee changes, rule shifts all land in your account at no charge.
Are the forms current with California court requirements?
Yes. Every Judicial Council form (SC-100, SC-104, FW-001, and others) in the kit is the current version, sourced from CA Courts and updated whenever the official version changes.
Is ClaimKit Help giving me legal advice?
No. ClaimKit Help is a step-by-step DIY guide. It's not legal advice and we're not a law firm. We're built for the part of the legal system where self-representation is the default (and in CA small claims, it's the rule).
Digital delivery
Digital delivery
Instant digital download after purchase.
You’ll receive access on the order confirmation page and by email. No physical item will be shipped. Save the files to your computer or drive and print what you need for your own use.
For access issues, email support@claimkithelp.com.
Refund policy
Refund policy
Because this is a digital product delivered instantly, all sales are final except where required by law. If you have trouble accessing your files, email support@claimkithelp.com and we’ll help.
License terms
License terms
Your purchase includes a personal, single-user, non-transferable license to use these materials for your own case(s). You may not share, resell, distribute, reproduce, or post the materials online.
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What the pages actually look like.
A few sample pages from the ClaimKit pack. Plain language, practical templates, and calm guidance for the hard parts.
When it gets hard, we meet you there
For the moments when everything feels like too much. Calming, oriented, and immediately useful when panic hits.
Your roadmap: every step, in order
Know exactly where you are, what comes next, and how long it usually takes.
Fill-in worksheets, not just reading
Damages breakdown, evidence index, and other worksheets you actually complete, not just read.
Exactly what to say in court
A full script for the day itself. Opening statement, how to present evidence, what to do if your mind goes blank.