California Family Court Forms

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California family law forms

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FL-300
Request for Order
Custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, or enforcement of an existing order
Coming soon
FL-100
Petition — Marriage / DP
Starts a divorce, legal separation, or annulment
Coming soon
FL-110
Summons (Family Law)
Notice that the case has started
Coming soon
FL-105
UCCJEA Declaration
Required if there is a minor child
Coming soon
FL-150
Income and Expense Declaration
Income, expenses, and ability to pay
Coming soon
FL-120
Response — Marriage / DP
Respond to a petition
Coming soon
DV-100
Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Protect yourself or your children from abuse, threats, or harassment

Not available to file yet

Modification
Modify Custody or Visitation
Petition to change an existing custody or visitation order
Not available to file yet
Safety
Domestic Violence Protective Order
Request court protection from abuse, harassment, or stalking
Not available to file yet
Modification
Modify Child Support
Petition to change existing child support order
Not available to file yet

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