Get Ca Dv-720 2024-2025

The CA DV-720 form is essential for individuals responding to a request to renew a restraining order. This guide offers comprehensive steps for accurately completing the form online while ensuring clarity and support for users with varying levels of legal knowledge.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the CA DV-720 form.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the CA DV-720 document in the online editor.
2. In the first section, enter the name of the Superior Court and its street address where the form will be filed.
3. Provide your name and the address where you can receive court papers, ensuring to include a case number if applicable.
4. If you choose to provide optional contact information, include your email address, telephone number, and fax number if needed. If you have a lawyer, add their details here.
5. Indicate your hearing date by referencing the DV-710 form, and note the importance of attending this date to contest the restraining order.
6. Answer the question about whether you agree with the request to renew the restraining order. Provide a detailed explanation for your disagreement, if applicable.
7. If you need more space to explain additional reasons for your disagreement, check the box provided and attach a separate sheet with ‘DV-720, Additional Reasons I Do Not Agree With the Request’ at the top.
8. If applicable, indicate whether you are requesting fees and costs related to legal representation due to the original request for a restraining order by the other party.
9. Sign and date the form, declaring under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate. If you have a lawyer, they should sign accordingly.
10. After completing the form, file it with the court. Ensure to have someone mail a copy of the form to the other party and complete form DV-250, Proof of Service by Mail.
11. Prepare for your court appearance by gathering necessary evidence or witnesses. If needed, request an interpreter or accommodation for disabilities.
12. Finally, consider accessing free legal help at a court’s self-help center.

Complete your CA DV-720 form online to ensure a smooth and efficient filing process.