Forms
You may not need all of these forms. Or you may need more forms. If you are not sure which forms to use, talk to your family law facilitator, self-help center, or a lawyer. Click for help finding a lawyer.
NOTE: All California courts use the same basic set of forms. But some courts have special, local forms, too. To see if you will need any special, local forms, contact your court clerk or check your court’s website. The forms may be posted on their site. If not, the site will list the address and phone number of your local courthouse.
To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the appropriate table. If the form you need is fillable, you will be able to fill and print it out.
Forms to Ask for a Child Support Order
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Request for Order |
Use the Information Sheet for Request for Order (Form FL-300-INFO) for information on how to fill out the Request for Order. Ask your family law facilitator if you need to check the box for “Court Order” and item 4 on Form FL-300. |
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Income and Expense Declaration Financial Statement (Simplified) |
FL-150
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You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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| Proof of Personal Service |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Personal Service (Form FL-330-INFO). |
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| Proof of Service by Mail |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Service by Mail (Form FL-335-INFO). |
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| Responsive Declaration to Request for Order |
Attach this form blank. |
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If you will also be asking for child custody, you can add this form: Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Application Attachment |
Optional form, but may help you make sure you do not leave anything out of your request. |
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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| Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children | ||
| Summons (Uniform Parentage--Petition for Custody and Support) | FL-210 | |
| Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) | FL-105/GC-120 | |
| Attachment to Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) | FL-105(A) / GC-120(A) | |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR |
You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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| Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law -- Uniform Parentage -- Custody and Support) | ||
| Response to Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children | FL-270 |
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Forms to Respond to a Child Support Request
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Responsive Declaration to Request for Order |
Read Information Sheet: Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (Form FL-320-INFO). |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR |
You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Proof of Personal Service OR Proof of Service by Mail |
OR |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Personal Service (Form FL-330-INFO) OR Information Sheet for Proof of Service by Mail (Form FL-335-INFO). |
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If the papers you were served also ask for child custody orders, you can also fill out this form: Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Application Attachment |
Optional form, but may help you make sure you do not leave anything out of your request. |
Find more information on fee waivers.
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Answer to Complaint or Supplemental Complaint Regarding Parental Obligations (Governmental) |
Use this form if you have been served with a Summons and Complaint or Supplemental Complaint Regarding Parental Obligations (Form FL-600) |
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| Response to Governmental Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause (Governmental) | Use this form if you received a Notice of Motion (Governmental) (Form FL-680) or an Order to Show Cause (Governmental) (Form FL-683). If you also received a Summons and Complaint or Supplemental Complaint Regarding Parental Obligations (Form FL-600) at the same time, use both this Form FL-685 AND Form FL-610. | |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR |
You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Proof of Personal Service OR Proof of Service by Mail |
OR |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Personal Service (Form FL-330-INFO) OR Information Sheet for Proof of Service by Mail (Form FL-335-INFO). |
Find more information on fee waivers. If the LCSA is involved in your case and the only issues you are raising relate to support, you will not have to pay a filing fee.
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Responsive Declaration to Motion for Simplified Modification of Order for Child, Spousal, or Family Support |
Information Sheet- How to Oppose a Request to Change Child, Spousal, or Family Support (Form FL-393) | |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR
Financial Statement (Simplified) |
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You need to use either form FL-150 or FL-155. Read the instructions on the back of form FL-155 to see if you can use it. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use. You will need to attach:
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order |
Use this form to answer the request for the restraining order. Read How Can I Respond to a Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order? (Form DV-120-INFO). |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR |
You need to use either form FL-150 or FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler form (Form FL-155). A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use. You will need to attach:
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Proof of Service by Mail (CLETS) |
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Response to Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children |
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| Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) | FL-105 / GC-120 | |
| Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Application Attachment | FL-311 | Optional form, but may help you ensure you do not leave anything out of your request. |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR |
You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Proof of Personal Service OR Proof of Service by Mail |
OR |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Personal Service (Form FL-330-INFO) OR Information Sheet for Proof of Service by Mail (Form FL-335-INFO). |
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Forms to Set Up or Change a Support Order by Agreement
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Stipulation to Establish or Modify Child Support and Order |
Mark all appropriate boxes and fill in all blanks that apply. You may have to have the signatures notarized. Ask your local court clerk. | |
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Notice of Rights and Responsibilities -- Health-Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support Order |
No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order. | |
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Child Support Case Registry Form |
Instructions are included on this form. | |
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Income Withholding for Support |
Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195 When filling out Form FL-195, make sure to only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the parent ordered to pay support – the law requires it to protect their privacy. |
Find more information on fee waivers.
Forms to Change a Child Support Order
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Request for Order |
Use the Information Sheet for Request for Order (Form FL-300-INFO) for information on how to fill out the Request for Order. Ask your family law facilitator if you need to check the box for "Court Order" and item 4 on Form FL-300. |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR |
Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Proof of Personal Service OR Proof of Service by Mail |
OR |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Personal Service (Form FL-330-INFO) OR Information Sheet for Proof of Service by Mail (Form FL-335-INFO). |
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Responsive Declaration to Request for Order |
Form includes instructions. Attach this form blank. |
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If you will also be asking for child custody, you can add this form: Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Application Attachment |
Optional form, but may help you make sure you do not leave anything out of your request. |
Find more information on fee waivers.
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Notice of Motion and Motion for Simplified Modification of Order for Child, Spousal, or Family Support |
Information Sheet- Simplified Way to Change Child, Spousal, or Family Support (Form FL-391) |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR |
You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Responsive Declaration to Motion for Simplified Modification of Order for Child, Spousal, or Family Support |
Information Sheet- How to Oppose a Request to Change Child, Spousal, or Family Support (Form FL-393) |
Find more information on fee waivers.
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Notice and Motion to Cancel (Set Aside) Support Order Based on Presumed Income (Governmental) |
If your judgment for child support was based on a "presumed income," you have no more than 1 year from the date of the first collection of money by the local child support agency to file a Form FL-640. Read Information Sheet for Notice and Motion to Cancel (Set Aside) Support Order Based on Presumed Income (Form FL-640-INFO) for instructions. |
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Declaration of Obligor's Income During Judgment Period—Presumed Income Set-Aside Request (Governmental) |
Form includes instructions. |
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Answer to Complaint or Supplemental Complaint Regarding Parental Obligations (Governmental) |
Form includes instructions. Attach this form to Form FL-640. |
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Income and Expense Declaration OR Financial Statement (Simplified) |
OR |
You need to use either Form FL-150 or Form FL-155. Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? (Form DV-570) to find out if you can use the simpler Form FL-155. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.
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Find more information on fee waivers. If the LCSA is involved in your case and the only issues you are raising relate to support, you will not have to pay a filing fee.
Forms to Prepare a Child Support Order (Including a Child Custody and Visitation Order)
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law-- Custody and Support--Uniform Parentage) |
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Declaration of Obligor's Income During Judgment Period—Presumed Income Set-Aside Request (Governmental) |
You may also want to attach a child support calculation that matches the amount of child support ordered. If you attach the calculation, check the box in item 1 and you will not need to fill in any of the information included in the calculation. |
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Notice of Rights and Responsibilities --Health-Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support Order |
No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (Form FL-342) |
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Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or Visitation of Children |
FL-355 | You also need to attach a child support calculation showing what the guideline child support is as well as the financial circumstances of the parents at the time the agreement was made. |
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Child Support Case Registry Form |
Form includes instructions. The family law facilitator can also help you complete this form. |
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Income Withholding for Support |
Use this form if you are asking for child and spousal support or just child support. Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195 When filling out Form FL-195, make sure to only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the parent ordered to pay support – the law requires it to protect their privacy. |
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| Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Order Attachment | FL-341 | |
| Supervised Visitation Order | FL-341A | Instructions for form FL-341A |
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Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment |
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Additional Provisions -- Physical Custody Attachment |
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Joint Legal Custody Attachment |
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| Additional Page--Attach to Judicial Council Form or Other Court Paper | MC-020 |
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Forms Related to Paying a Child Support Order
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Request for Hearing Regarding Earnings Assignment (Family Law -- Governmental -- UIFSA) |
You should get a blank form from your employer, or you can use the form from this Online Self-Help Center. This form includes an information sheet. It asks for a hearing on an earnings assignment (garnishment). It may be necessary to attach a financial statement--Form FL-150 or FL-155. | |
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Proof of Personal Service OR Proof of Service by Mail |
OR |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Personal Service (Form FL-330-INFO) OR Information Sheet for Proof of Service by Mail (Form FL-335-INFO). |
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Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law--Custody and Support--Uniform Parentage) |
If the LCSA is involved in your case, the LCSA will prepare the order using the Order After Hearing (Governmental) (Form FL-687) instead of FL-340, so you will not need to worry about FL-340. |
Find more information on fee waivers. If the LCSA is involved in your case and the only issues you are raising relate to support, you will not have to pay a filing fee.
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Notice of Motion for Judicial Review of License Denial(Governmental) |
Form includes instructions. Get a hearing date from the court clerk before you serve the form. | |
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Order After Judicial Review of License Denial (Governmental) |
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Proof of Personal Service OR Proof of Service by Mail |
OR |
For instructions, read Information Sheet for Proof of Personal Service (Form FL-330-INFO) OR Information Sheet for Proof of Service by Mail (Form FL-335-INFO). |
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Form Name |
Form Number |
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Stay of Service of Earnings Assignment and Order |
Find more information on fee waivers. If the LCSA is involved in your case and the only issues you are raising relate to support, you will not have to pay a filing fee.
Forms Related to Enforcing a Child Support Order
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Income Withholding for Support |
Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195 When filling out Form FL-195, make sure to only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the parent ordered to pay support – the law requires it to protect their privacy. | |
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Notice to Local Child Support Agency of Intent to Take Independent Action to Enforce Support Order (Governmental) |
Use only if the local child support agency is already working on your case. | |
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Earnings Assignment Order For Spousal or Partner Support (Family Law) |
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Request for Hearing Regarding Earnings Assignment (Family Law-- Governmental -- UIFSA) |
An information sheet is included with the form. It is given to the person whose earnings are being assigned (garnished) to allow them to object. The employer must be served with a blank copy of this form. |