You may not need all of these forms. Or you may need more forms. If you are not sure which forms to use, talk to your family law facilitator, self-help center, or a lawyer. Click for help finding a lawyer.
NOTE: All California courts use the same basic set of forms. But some courts have special, local forms, too. To see if you will need any special, local forms, contact your court clerk or check your court’s website. The forms may be posted on their site. If not, the site will list the address and phone number of your local courthouse.
To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the appropriate table. If the form you need is fillable, you will be able to fill and print it out.
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Petition — Marriage (Family Law)
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Petition — Domestic Partnership (Family Law)
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To start an annulment (nullity of marriage) when you are married. Lists dates, children, property, and debts. To start an annulment when you are registered domestic partners. Lists dates, children, property, and debts. |
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Summons (Family Law) |
Tells your spouse or domestic partner that a court case has started and what will happen if he or she does not respond in 30 days. |
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Proof of Service of Summons |
Tells the court you had the papers served on your spouse or domestic partner. |
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If you have children under the age of 18 with your spouse or domestic partner, fill out form FL-105 and file it with your petition. |
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Form Number |
Information |
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Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) |
Tells the judge who the children have been living with and if any other custody orders exist that involve this case. |
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Information |
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Response — Marriage
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Response — Domestic Partnership
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To respond to an annulment (nullity of marriage) when you are married. Lists dates, children, property, and debts. To respond to an annulment when you are registered domestic partners. Lists dates, children, property, and debts. |
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Proof of Personal Service |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Personal Service (Form FL-330-INFO). |
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Proof of Service by Mail |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Service by Mail (Form FL-335-INFO). |
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If you have children under the age of 18 with your spouse or domestic partner, fill out form FL-105 and file it with your petition. |
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Form Number |
Information |
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Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) |
Tells the judge who the children have been living with and if any other custody orders exist that involve this case. |
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