Get Form 982(a)(17) - California Courts - Courts Ca

This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for completing the Form 982(a)(17), which is the application for waiver of court fees and costs in California. Designed for users with varying levels of legal experience, it aims to simplify the online process of filling out this important form.

Follow the steps to fill out the Form 982(a)(17) online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin filling out the caption at the top of the form, which consists of six boxes. In the first box, enter 'Attorney or Party without Attorney' if you are not represented by an attorney; include your name, address, and telephone number. If you don’t have an attorney, fill in 'In Pro Per' in the 'Attorney For (Name)' box.
3. In the 'SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF' box, write the name of the county where you are filing your case.
4. In the 'Plaintiff/Petitioner' box, enter the name of the person who filed the lawsuit.
5. Next, check only one box regarding your monthly household income. If you checked the first box, provide details in section 'a' or 'b' as required, or attach proof of receiving public assistance.
6. If your total monthly household income is less than the threshold indicated in the Information Sheet, check the corresponding box and answer questions 8, 9a, 9d, 9f, and 9g, then date and sign the form.
7. If your income exceeds the threshold but is insufficient to cover basic needs, indicate this by checking the second box and answer questions 8 through 12, then date and sign the form.
8. For anyone who checked box 6 or 7, provide additional details: Check if your income fluctuates significantly from month to month.
9. For question 9a, state your total monthly income before taxes. If your income varies, calculate the average monthly income for the past year.
10. List all monthly payroll deductions in question 9b and total these amounts.
11. In question 9c, calculate your total monthly take-home pay by subtracting total deductions from your monthly income.
12. For question 9d, list any additional monthly income sources and provide context on what these funds are for.
13. Add your take-home pay from question 9c and any additional income from question 9d to determine your total monthly income in question 9e.
14. Detail the number of people living in your household in question 9f, including their names, ages, relationships to you, and respective incomes.
15. Calculate the total gross monthly household income in question 9g by combining all relevant income figures.
16. If you checked box 7, proceed to question 10 and list all cash and bank account holdings.
17. List your assets, including vehicles and real property, in questions 10c and 10d, providing fair market values and loan balances.
18. In question 11, enumerate your monthly expenses across various categories, ensuring to total these amounts by question 11n.
19. If there is additional information that may help the court assess your financial situation (e.g., unexpected medical expenses), detail it on a separate page labeled 'Attachment 12'.
20. Once you've completed the form, review all entries for accuracy. You can then save any changes, download the completed form, print it, or share it as needed.

Complete your Form 982(a)(17) online today for a seamless application process.