Get How To Start A Divorce Separation Or Nullity Case

Starting a divorce, separation, or nullity case can be a daunting process. This guide will provide you with the necessary steps to fill out the form correctly, ensuring that you are prepared to navigate through this important legal procedure with confidence.

Follow the steps to complete your form efficiently.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form, enabling you to open it in your document editor.
2. Begin by entering your full name in the designated field, including your first, middle, and last names.
3. Input your partner’s full name in the specified area, ensuring to provide their first, middle, and last names as well.
4. Fill in the date of your marriage or the registration date of your domestic partnership. Next, note the date of separation.
5. Provide the place where your marriage or domestic partnership was established by indicating the city, state, and country.
6. List your current address and include a contact number where Self-Help Center staff can reach you.
7. Indicate whether you have lived in California for the past six months and in Orange County for the last three months by selecting 'Yes' or 'No'.
8. Complete the section regarding your partner's residence by filling out their current address and indicating their residency in California and Orange County in the same manner.
9. Answer questions regarding previous court actions involving you or your minor children with the partner by selecting 'Yes' or 'No' and providing any necessary details.
10. Detail information about your children, including the number of minor children involved, whether any child is not yet born, and where each child has lived over the past five years.
11. Fill out the information about your property, debts, income, and expenses as required, paying attention to detail in each category.
12. Once all fields are completed, review your form for accuracy before saving your changes. You can then download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Begin filling out your documents online today to take the first step in your divorce journey.