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 - Asking for a Spousal/Partner 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.
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Income and Expense Declaration |
You need to attach:
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| Spousal or Partner Support Declaration Attachment | FL-157 | Use this form when asking to change a spousal or partner support order made as part of the divorce or legal separation judgment, or after the judgment.
This is an optional form, so you do not have to use it but it can help you make sure you give the judge the information s/he will need. |
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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 |
Form includes instructions. Attach this form blank. |
Find more information on fee waivers.
To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the table below.
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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) |
Cover sheet with attachments that you prepare stating the terms of the order or referencing the form attachments. | |
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Spousal, Partner, or Family Support Order Attachment (Family Law) |
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Earnings Assignment Order for Spousal or Partner Support (Family Law) |
Use this form to garnish (assign) wages of the person ordered to pay spousal/partner support. Do NOT use if you also have a child support order. When filling out Form FL-435, make sure to only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support – the law requires it to protect their privacy | |
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Income Withholding for Support
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When filling out Form FL-195, make sure to only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support – the law requires it to protect their privacy. Income Withholding for Support - Instructions (Form FL-196). Use this form if you have an order for child support AND spousal or partner support.
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Additional Page — Attach to Judicial Council Form or Other Court Paper |
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Form Name |
Form Number |
Instructions |
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Judgment (Family Law) |
Cover sheet with attachments that you prepare on blank paper stating the judgment terms or form attachments. See the Forms for Completing Your Divorce or Legal Separation to make sure you have all the forms you need. |
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Spousal, Partner, or Family Support Order Attachment (Family Law) |
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Earnings Assignment Order for Spousal or Partner Support (Family Law) |
Use this form to garnish (assign) wages of the person ordered to pay spousal/partner support. Do NOT use if you also have a child support order. Use Form FL-195 if you have both, child AND spousal support orders. Make sure to only include the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support. The law requires it to protect their privacy. |
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Income Withholding for Support |
Income Withholding for Support Make sure to only include the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support. The law requires it to protect their privacy. |
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Additional Page — Attach to Judicial Council Form or Other Court Paper |
Forms - Changing (or Ending) a Spousal or Partner 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.
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Income and Expense Declaration |
You need to attach:
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| Spousal or Partner Support Declaration Attachment | FL-157 |
Use this form when asking to change a spousal or partner support order made as part of the divorce or legal separation judgment, or after the judgment. This is an optional form, so you do not have to use it but it can help you make sure you give the judge the information s/he will need. |
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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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Declaration OR Attached Declaration |
MC-030 or |
Use either of these forms if you need more space to describe your situation and your request. |
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Responsive Declaration to Request for Order |
Attach this form blank. |
Find more information on fee waivers.
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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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Spousal, Partner, or Family Support Order Attachment (Family Law) |
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Earnings Assignment Order for Spousal or Partner Support (Family Law) |
Use this form to garnish (assign) wages of the person ordered to pay spousal/partner support. Do NOT use if you also have child support order. When filling out Form FL-435, make sure to only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support – the law requires it to protect their privacy. | |
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Income Withholding for Support
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When filling out Form FL-195, make sure to only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support – the law requires it to protect their privacy. Income Withholding for Support - Instructions (Form FL-196). Use this form if you are asking for child support AND spousal or partner support. | |
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Additional Page — Attach to Judicial Council Form or Other Court Paper |
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