Forms
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.
Form Name |
Form Number |
Information/Instructions |
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Summons (Uniform Parentage — Petition for Custody and Support) |
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Petition to Establish Parental Relationship (Uniform Parentage) |
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Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) |
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Attachment to Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) |
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Response to Petition to Establish Parental Relationship (Uniform Parentage) |
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Request to Enter Default (Family Law — Uniform Parentage) |
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Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law — Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
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You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Declaration for Default or Uncontested Judgment (Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) |
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Judgment (Uniform Parentage —Custody and Support) |
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Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Order Attachment |
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Children’s Holiday Schedule Attachment |
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Attachment Provisions — Physical Custody Attachment |
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Joint Legal Custody Attachment |
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Child Support Information and Order Attachment |
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Notice of Rights and Responsibilities — Health-Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support Order |
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Child Support Case Registry Form |
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Income Withholding for Support |
Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195 When filling out Form FL-195, make sure to only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support – the law requires it to protect their privacy. |
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Notice of Entry of Judgment (Family Law — Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) |
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Stipulation for Entry of Judgment Re: Establishment of Parental Relationship (Uniform Parentage) |
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Advisement and Waiver of Rights Re: Establishment of Parental Relationship (Uniform Parentage) |
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Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or Visitation of Children |
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Information/Instructions |
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Response to Petition to Establish Parental Relationship (Uniform Parentage) |
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Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) |
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Attachment to Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR |
Fill out this form only if the judge decides that you are a parent of the child. You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Stipulation for Entry of Judgment Re: Establishment of Parental Relationship (Uniform Parentage) |
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Advisement and Waiver of Rights Re: Establishment of Parental Relationship (Uniform Parentage) |
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Declaration for Default or Uncontested Judgment (Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) |
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Judgment (Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) |
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Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Order Attachment |
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Children’s Holiday Schedule Attachment |
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Attachment Provisions — Physical Custody Attachment |
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Joint Legal Custody Attachment |
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Child Support Information and Order Attachment |
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Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or Visitation of Children |
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Notice of Rights and Responsibilities — Health-Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support Order |
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Child Support Case Registry Form |
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Income Withholding for Support |
Form FL-196: Instructions for Form FL-195 When filling out Form FL-195, make sure to only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support – the law requires it to protect their privacy. |
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Notice of Entry of Judgment (Family Law — Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) |
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Answer to Complaint or Supplemental Complaint Regarding Parental Obligations (Governmental) |
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Income and Expense Declaration
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Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR
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Fill out this form only if the judge decides that you are a parent of the child. You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Response to Governmental Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause (Governmental) |
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Income and Expense Declaration
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Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR
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Fill out this form only if the judge decides that you are a parent of the child. You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Request for Hearing and Application to Cancel (Set Aside) Voluntary Declaration of Parentage or Paternity |
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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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Order After Hearing on Motion to Cancel (Set Aside) Voluntary Declaration of Parentage or Paternity |
Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Responsive Declaration to Application to Cancel (Set Aside) Voluntary Declaration of Parentage or Paternity |
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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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Order After Hearing on Motion to Cancel (Set Aside) Voluntary Declaration of Parentage or Paternity |