Forms
37 California Judicial Council family law forms, each with its own plain-language walkthrough, organized by where it falls in a case: starting, serving, disclosures, custody and support, and judgment.
The forms that open a California divorce, legal separation, or summary dissolution case.
Once a case is filed, the other spouse must be formally served, and the server has to document it.
What the respondent files, and what happens if they don't respond at all.
Every California divorce requires both spouses to exchange full financial information, whether the case is contested or not.
Forms for establishing or asking the court to change custody, visitation, or support while a case is open.
If you are in danger, call 911. For a filed request for protection, these are the forms involved.
If you can't afford court fees, these two forms cover the request and the court's response.
The forms that formally end the marriage once every other issue is resolved and the waiting period has passed.
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These guides are general information, not legal advice, and explain what the official form and instructions generally ask for. Virdix is a document preparation service, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed California family law attorney or visit selfhelp.courts.ca.gov.