California Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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California publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official California sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
California's core family statutes live in the California Family Code. Many counties accept e-filing in family law cases but it is almost always optional for people without lawyers, and some counties still require paper filing for family cases.
How the California court system handles family cases
Family cases in California are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Family Law Division. Each county's Superior Court has a Family Law Division for divorce, custody, and support.
There is one Superior Court per county - 58 in all.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Supreme Court of California.
Besides the judge, a Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Family Law Commissioners (and temporary judges) hear child support and many temporary-order matters.
Official California resources
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California state courts website (California judicial branch): The official home of the California court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.courts.ca.gov
California family law forms (California judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for California cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm?filter=FL
California self-help resources (California courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own California family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp.htm
No statewide portal; each county superior court chooses its own e-filing providers (Multiple approved vendors): California still has no single statewide e-filing site. Each county superior court decides whether it accepts online filing and through which approved companies, so check your own county court's website first.
Find your California superior court (California judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://courts.ca.gov/find-my-court
California rules of procedure (California judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in California. https://www.courts.ca.gov/rules.htm
California mediation and dispute resolution (California judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for California family cases. https://www.courts.ca.gov/mediationresources.htm
California financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.ca.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most California family cases ask for. https://www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm?filter=FL
California child support guideline resources (courts.ca.gov): Official California child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.courts.ca.gov/1195.htm
Find My Court (county Superior Courts) (California courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized county-by-county. https://courts.ca.gov/find-my-court
Frequently used official California forms
These links open official California government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Petition, Marriage / Domestic Partnership (FL-100), form FL-100 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl100.pdf
Declaration Under UCCJEA (FL-105), form FL-105 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl105.pdf
Summons (Family Law) (FL-110), form FL-110 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl110.pdf
Proof of Service of Summons (FL-115), form FL-115 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl115.pdf
Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt (FL-117), form FL-117 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl117.pdf
Response, Marriage / Domestic Partnership (FL-120), form FL-120 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl120.pdf
Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (FL-130), form FL-130 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl130.pdf
Declaration Regarding Service of Disclosure (FL-141), form FL-141 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl141.pdf
Request to Enter Default (FL-165), form FL-165 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl165.pdf
Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution (FL-170), form FL-170 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl170.pdf
Judgment (FL-180), form FL-180 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl180.pdf
Notice of Entry of Judgment (FL-190), form FL-190 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl190.pdf
Declaration of Disclosure (FL-140), form FL-140 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl140.pdf
Schedule of Assets and Debts (FL-142), form FL-142 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl142.pdf
Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150), form FL-150 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl150.pdf
Financial Statement (Simplified) (FL-155), form FL-155 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl155.pdf
Property Declaration (FL-160), form FL-160 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl160.pdf
Request for Order (FL-300), form FL-300 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/system/files?file=2025-07%2Ffl300.pdf
Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders (FL-305), form FL-305 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl305.pdf
Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment (FL-311), form FL-311 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl311.pdf
Request for Child Abduction Prevention Orders (FL-312), form FL-312 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl312.pdf
Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment (FL-341), form FL-341 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl341.pdf
Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment (FL-341(C)), form FL-341(C) (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl341c.pdf
Additional Provisions, Physical Custody Attachment (FL-341(D)), form FL-341(D) (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl341d.pdf
Joint Legal Custody Attachment (FL-341(E)), form FL-341(E) (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl341e.pdf
Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or Visitation (FL-355), form FL-355 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl355.pdf
Income Withholding for Support (FL-195), form FL-195 (Child Support), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl195.pdf
Child Support Information and Order Attachment (FL-342), form FL-342 (Child Support), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl342.pdf
Spousal, Partner, or Family Support Order Attachment (FL-343), form FL-343 (Child Support), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl343.pdf
Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DV-100), form DV-100 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/dv100.pdf
Notice of Court Hearing (DV-109), form DV-109 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/dv109.pdf
Temporary Restraining Order (DV-110), form DV-110 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/dv110.pdf
Response to Request for DV Restraining Order (DV-120), form DV-120 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/dv120.pdf
Restraining Order After Hearing (DV-130), form DV-130 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/dv130.pdf
Proof of Personal Service (DV-200), form DV-200 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/dv200.pdf
Notice of Motion and Motion for Modification (FL-390), form FL-390 (Post-Judgment / Modification), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl390.pdf
Earnings Assignment Order for Spousal or Partner Support (FL-435), form FL-435 (Post-Judgment / Modification), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl435.pdf
Request to Waive Court Fees (FW-001), form FW-001 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fw001.pdf
Order on Court Fee Waiver (FW-003), form FW-003 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fw003.pdf
Petition to Determine Parental Relationship (FL-200), form FL-200 (Parentage), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl200.pdf
Summons (Uniform Parentage) (FL-210), form FL-210 (Parentage), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl210.pdf
Response to Petition to Determine Parental Relationship (FL-220), form FL-220 (Parentage), official document: https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl220.pdf
Filing fees: Dissolution filing fee: ~$435-$450.
E-filing link data for California was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official California family court forms?
The official statewide source is the California judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in California?
California still has no single statewide e-filing site. Each county superior court decides whether it accepts online filing and through which approved companies, so check your own county court's website first. Many counties accept e-filing in family law cases but it is almost always optional for people without lawyers, and some counties still require paper filing for family cases.
How much does it cost to file a family case in California?
Dissolution filing fee: ~$435-$450. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in California?
Family cases in California are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Family Law Division. Each county's Superior Court has a Family Law Division for divorce, custody, and support.