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These forms are required to enter a default judgment or uncontested dissolution of the marriage or partnership. This process is the same whether or not the Respondent filed a response within 30 days, as long as there is a signed and notarized agreement between the parties. The mandatory forms are: Request to Enter Default (FL-165) or Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (FL-130) If the Respondent cannot afford the filing fee, he or she can request a fee waiver by filing an FW-001. Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution (FL-170) Judgment (FL-180) Notice of Entry of Judgment (FL-190) A written and notarized agreement. The agreement should state that the parties agree to end the marriage or domestic partnership, and specify how the parties would like to divide their property, whether anyone will pay spousal support, and what child support, custody, and visitation orders are needed.The California courts provide more information on these agreements here. If you have not yet filed a final Declaration Regarding Service of Disclosure (FL-141) or a Stipulation and Waiver of Final Declaration of Disclosure (FL-144), do fill one now. You can fill out any of the forms that may apply to your case. Attach the forms to your Judgment (FL-180). The child custody forms are: Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment (FL-341) Supervised Visitation Order (FL-341A) Child Abduction Prevention Order Attachment (FL-341B) Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment (FL-341C) Additional Provisions -- Physical Custody Attachment (FL-341D) Joint Legal Custody Attachment (FL-341E) If you want to request child support payments from the other party, you can fill out any of the forms that may apply to your case. Attach the forms to your Judgment (FL-180). The child support forms are: Child Support Information and Order Attachment (FL-342) Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) or Financial Statement (FL-155) Child Support Case Registry Form (FL-191) Notice of Rights and Responsibilities - Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support Order (FL-192) (there is nothing to fill out on this form, but it should be read carefully) Income Withholding for Support (FL-195) See Income Withholding for Support - Instructions (FL-196) for more information. When filing out an FL-195, only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support to protect his or her privacy. If you want to request support payments from the other party, you can fill out any of the forms that may apply to your case. Attach the forms to your Judgment (FL-180). The support forms are: Spousal, Partner, or Family Support Order Attachment (FL-343) Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) Earnings Assignment Order for Spousal or Partner Support (FL-435) Only use the FL-435 if you are not asking for child support. If you are asking for both child and spousal or partner support, fill out an FL-195. When filing out a FL-435 or FL-195, only write the last 4 digits of the social security number of the person ordered to pay support to protect his or her privacy. If you want the court to divide your community assets and debts, you can fill out any of the forms that may apply to your case. Attach the forms to your Judgment (FL-180). The asset and debt division forms are: Property Order Attachment to Judgment (FL-345) Property Declaration (FL-160) Pension Benefits - Attachment to Judgment (FL-348) Read Retirement Plan Joinder - Information Sheet (FL-318-INFO) for more information on pension plans. Some counties require additional local forms for a legal separation. Check with your Family Law Facilitator or your county court's website. You can locate your county court's website by selecting your county on the California court's Find My Court webpage. Bring two large envelopes with postage. The clerk may require you to provide envelopes and postage to save the cost of mailing the final judgment. If there is a problem with the documents, a court appearance may be necessary, or you may be asked to fix the mistakes in your paperwork. If your documents are completed correctly, the judge will sign the Judgment without either party having to appear in court. A clerk will mail the Judgment and Notice of Entry of Judgment to each spouse or domestic partner. Keep a copy of these forms for your records. You are legally separated as of the date the judgment was signed.
Fill out the mandatory forms. Fill out child custody forms. Fill out child support forms. Fill out spousal or partner support forms. Fill out asset and debt division forms. Fill out any required local forms. File your forms with the court. Wait to receive your final judgment.