Get Ca Fam-045 2018-2026

Filling out the CA FAM-045 form online can be a straightforward process if you follow the appropriate steps. This guide provides comprehensive instructions to assist you in accurately completing each section, ensuring your submission is clear and complete.

Follow the steps to fill out the CA FAM-045 accurately.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the CA FAM-045 form and open it in your browser.
2. Begin by entering your information at the top of the form. This includes the name, State Bar number, address, telephone number, fax number, and email of the attorney or party submitting the form.
3. Fill in the court use section, which will include details such as the case number, date of the scheduled case management conference, and the court's address if it differs from the one provided.
4. In the 'Party or parties' section, indicate who is submitting the statement. Choose one of the two options provided: by a single party or jointly by multiple parties.
5. Next, answer whether a third-party complaint has been filed or is expected in the corresponding section.
6. Provide service information. Only the petitioner and third-party complainants need to complete this section, indicating if all parties have been served or have appeared.
7. Fill out the statistical information section, including either the date(s) of separation or the length of the marriage.
8. In the description of the case section, provide a brief statement summarizing the issues at hand, including matters such as custody of minor children, child support, and property division.
9. If custody is involved, state whether any custody evaluations have been performed and provide relevant details.
10. Document any anticipated motions or orders to show cause (OSCs) in the designated section.
11. Estimate the length of the trial and address the bifurcation of issues as needed.
12. If a voluntary settlement conference is being requested, include the dates if the parties are ready or if it has already been scheduled.
13. Discuss discovery, noting whether all discovery has been completed and any anticipated issues.
14. List anticipated trial witnesses for each side's direct case, including the names and subject areas of expertise.
15. Confirm that the parties or their counsel have conferred about the content of this case management statement.
16. Finally, indicate the total number of pages attached and provide signatures from the parties or their attorneys, along with the date.
17. Once all sections are completed, save changes to the document, download it for your records, and print or share the form as needed.

Complete your CA FAM-045 form online today for efficient management of your case.