California Legal Pawject
Affordable, animal-focused legal support for individuals, families, and nonprofits.
Our Services

Estate Planning
Pet Care Add-On – $100
A supplemental document outlining care instructions, financial provisions, and emergency contacts for your animals.
Simple Will Package – $400
Includes will with pet provisions, healthcare directive, and power of attorney.
Standard Revocable Living Trust (with pet provisions) – $800
Includes revocable trust, pour-over will, powers of attorney, funding instructions, and pet-specific planning. Expanded Trust Plans (multiple pets, blended families, business interests) start at $1,000.
Comprehensive Estate Plan – $1,250
Will, living trust, pet trust, healthcare directive, powers of attorney, and up to 2 hours of legal consultation.

Nonprofit Law
Nonprofit Formation Package – $750
Includes Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, EIN, state charity registration, and IRS 1023-EZ or 1023 review.
Annual Nonprofit Compliance Review – $250
Checklists, deadline calendar, and 1 hour check-in to keep your nonprofit in good standing.
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Contract Drafting + Review
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Simple Contract Review (under 5 pages) – $100
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Standard Contract Drafting (volunteer, foster, adoption, service) – $300
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Custom Contract Packages (complex or multiple agreements) – starting at $600
Grant Strategy Session – $150
One-on-one consultation with templates, planning tools, and funding guidance.
Grant Writing Packages
• Small Grant (under $2,500) – $250
• Medium Grant (under $10,000) – $750
• Large/Technical Grant – starting at $1,000
• 3 Small Grant Bundle – $500

Animal-Focused Family Law
Pet Custody Agreement – $250
Legal agreement to define ownership, visitation, and care responsibilities after a breakup or rehoming.
Simple Divorce (with Pet Custody) – $750
For uncontested divorces involving pets. Includes customized documents and self-filing instructions.
We do not handle divorces unrelated to pet matters.
Pet Prenup or Postnup – $350
Protect your pet in case of separation. For married, unmarried, or cohabiting partners. Can also be used as a co-ownership agreement.

Housing & Landlord-Tenant Pet Disputes
Lease Review + Tenant Rights Summary – $200
Detailed review of your lease with a summary of applicable pet or ESA rights under local and federal law.
ESA Appeals and Demand Letters – $400
If a housing provider denies a valid ESA letter, we will assist you in drafting an appeal or demand letter citing fair housing law, local ordinances, or pet accommodation rules.
Fair Housing Complaint Guidance – $500
Includes review of documentation, filing strategy, and personalized support to submit a HUD or DFEH complaint.
Housing Retainer (Ongoing Tenant Support) – $750
Covers continued assistance with landlord communications, lease negotiations, or pet-related housing issues over time.

Civil Suits Against Animal Abusers
Legal Consultation (60 min) – $150
Initial strategy session to assess legal standing and evidence for a civil lawsuit.
Civil Suit for Pet Harm or Death – Starting at $800
Includes demand letter, complaint drafting, and basic litigation support. Intended for victims of abuse, neglect, or malicious harm to animals.
Note: Damages in California are limited; we pursue these cases for justice, not profit. Sliding scale or grant-supported representation may be available.
Pet Custody Enforcement
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Demand Letter + Custody Agreement Review – $300
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Filing Enforcement Motion or Order to Show Cause – $700
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Protective Order Involving Pet – $500