Every California family-law form, in plain English

FL-100 — Petition. The form that starts your case. It tells the court: who you are, who your spouse is, when you got married, when you separated, what you're asking for.

FL-110 — Summons. The legal notice your spouse receives. It's served alongside the FL-100.

FL-105 — UCCJEA. Required if you have minor children. Establishes which state has jurisdiction over custody (always the kids' home state).

FL-115 — Proof of Service of Summons. Filed after your spouse is served, to prove the service happened.

FL-117 — Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt. Used when your spouse voluntarily accepts service (no process server needed).

FL-120 — Response. Your spouse files this if they want to participate. They have 30 days from the date of service.

FL-141 — Declaration Regarding Service of Disclosure Documents. Says you and your spouse exchanged the financial disclosures (FL-142, FL-150, FL-160).

FL-150 — Income and Expense Declaration. Your monthly income, expenses, and debts.

FL-160 — Property Declaration. What community and separate property exists.

FL-165 — Request to Enter Default. Filed after 30 days if your spouse didn't respond.

FL-170 — Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution. The closing paperwork.

FL-180 — Judgment. The actual divorce decree.

FL-190 — Notice of Entry of Judgment. Served on your spouse to notify them the judgment is entered.

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