To start a do-it-yourself divorce in California, you must file a Petition (form FL-100) and Summons (FL-110) with the court. In addition, if you have minor children, you must submit several child-related documents.
Forms to start a divorce or separation Form NameForm Number Petition — Marriage/Domestic Partnership FL-100 Summons (Family Law) FL-110 Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) FL-105 Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law — Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) FL-1153 more rows
Forms to start a divorce or separation Form NameForm Number Petition — Marriage/Domestic Partnership FL-100 Summons (Family Law) FL-110 Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) FL-105 Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law — Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) FL-1153 more rows
California has two grounds for divorce: (1) irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; or (2) incurable insanity. The first ground is a ``no fault'' basis for divorce. it is not necessary to prove fault in order to get divorced.
California, as a community property state, mandates that the community estate is divided equally in case of a divorce – so long as you don't have a pre- or post-nuptial agreement in place. However, equal division is only possible if both spouses share an honest and thorough account of their financial situations.
In every single divorce case in California, with the exception of default cases, both litigants must prepare and serve a set of forms known as Declarations of Disclosure. These forms are the financial statements that set forth a full disclosure for each party of their respective income, expenses, assets and debts.
If you've been married less than five years and have no children, you may qualify for a simpler way to get divorced (summary dissolution).
Forms to start a divorce or separation Form NameForm Number Petition — Marriage/Domestic Partnership FL-100 Summons (Family Law) FL-110 Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) FL-105 Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law — Uniform Parentage — Custody and Support) FL-1153 more rows
Summary Dissolution Information (FL-810) Explains who can use the simplified process to ask for a divorce, what forms you need to complete, and what steps you need to take to start and finish the case. Get form FL-810.