Get Ca Fl-158 2012-2025

The CA FL-158 form is a critical document used to request attorney's fees and costs in family law cases in California. This guide provides clear instructions on how to accurately complete this form online, ensuring you provide all necessary information effectively.

Follow the steps to successfully fill out the CA FL-158 form online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by entering the case number at the top of the form. This number is essential for your filing and helps track your request.
3. In the section for petitioner/plaintiff and respondent/defendant, provide the full names of the relevant parties involved in the case.
4. In question 1, select your role by marking the appropriate checkbox indicating whether you are the petitioner/plaintiff, respondent/defendant, or other party.
5. For question 2, clearly state your request to the court regarding attorney's fees and costs, choosing the correct response option for whether you seek to grant, grant in part, or deny the request.
6. In question 3, provide detailed information supporting your request. Specify the ability of each party to pay attorney's fees and describe the sources from which these fees can be paid.
7. Continue to describe relevant facts that the court should consider in deciding your request for attorney's fees and costs.
8. For question 4 and 5, indicate whether any prior orders for child or spousal/partner support have been made. Describe these orders and any relevant details.
9. Complete step 6 by preparing to attach the Spousal or Partner Support Declaration Attachment (form FL-157) if applicable.
10. Ensure you complete, file, and serve a current Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150) as required.
11. Count the number of pages attached to your Supporting Declaration and note that in the specified area.
12. Finally, declare under penalty of perjury that all information is true and correct by signing and dating the form.

Complete your CA FL-158 form online today to ensure your request for attorney's fees and costs is submitted accurately.