The 4 steps to finalizing your divorce in California Petition, Marriage/Domestic Partnership (FL-100) Summons (Family Law) (FL-110) Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (FL-105), which isn't required if you don't share children.
Gather financial documents Mortgage statements. Bank account statements. The title to your house or car. Credit card statements. Retirement account statements (pension, 401k, IRA)
To start a divorce or legal separation, you begin by filling out two court forms: a Petition and a Summons. If you and your spouse (or domestic partner) have children together, you will also need to fill out at least one other form about your children.
A divorce decree is a final, enforceable order by the court that you and your spouse must follow. It's the final step in the court proceeding for your divorce and contains important information about the court's decision.
Forms to start a divorce or separation Form NameForm Number Petition — Marriage/Domestic Partnership FL-100 Summons (Family Law) FL-110 Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) FL-105 Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law — Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) FL-1153 more rows
In an uncontested divorce, you can also attach Findings and Conclusions About a Marriage (FL Divorce 231) and the Final Divorce Order (FL Divorce 241), which are required to finalize the divorce process and must be signed and notarized by both spouses.