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All California courts use the same basic set of forms for divorce. You can find the most commonly-used forms on this page. If you are not sure which forms to use, talk to your Self-Help Center or a lawyer. Some courts have special local forms too.
To start a divorce or legal separation, you begin by filling out two court forms: a Petition and a Summons. If you and your spouse (or domestic partner) have children together, you will also need to fill out at least one other form about your children.
Take your forms to the court clerk. Check the Find My Court page to find the courthouse that accepts divorce filings. At the courthouse, you’ll file the forms you filled out by giving the original and the 2 copies to the clerk. The clerk will give you a case number and stamp the forms.
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To start a divorce, you begin by filling out two court forms: a Petition and a Summons. In the forms, you’ll tell the court when you married and when you separated and how you want your property divided, whether spousal support and other issues.
Getting help to resolve divorce or legal separation cases. You may prefer to resolve some or all of the issues in your divorce or legal separation case without having the court decide for you. You and your spouse or domestic partner can put your agreement in writing and file it in your case.
The California court system relies on numerous forms to process divorces. The information you provide in these documents helps officials understand your estate, what you want, and what you've agreed to as a couple.
You must complete and file the necessary court forms to get your divorce judgment. Learn how to finish your case and get your questions answered by filling out the Divorce Case Review Online Request Form .
The Judgment of Dissolution and Notice of Entry of Judgment (form FL-825) will have a date on which the dissolution ending your marriage, domestic partnership, or both will be final. That is the effective date of your dissolution and it will be six months from the date you file your joint petition.
Select any step to get instructions and forms. Rather watch a series of interactive videos? Click here to watch the Dissolution Orientation Workshop videos that will help you figure out your next steps in your divorce case.