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These are the basic forms necessary for you to move your case forward and obtain a final judgment for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation or Annulment. Before following these instructions you must already have reviewed and completed Stage 1 of 2.
All the forms may be found on the Judicial Council’s website at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/. You may use blue or black ink to complete these forms.
The following information corresponds to Steps 3-6 of the general overview.
Before following these instructions you must already have reviewed and completed Stage 1. All the forms may be found on the Judicial Council’s website at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/. You may use blue or black ink to complete these forms.
The following information corresponds to Steps 3-6 of the general overview.
Generally, both parties are required to complete the documents listed below and mail a copy to the other party. Full disclosure of all assets, debts, income and expenses is required at two stages in your case; the beginning (Preliminary) and end (Final).
Generally the same forms are used for filing a dissolution (divorce), legal separation, and nullity (anulment) of a marriage or domestic partnership. (What's the difference?)
Overview, instructions and forms:
These are the basic forms necessary for you to start a Dissolution (Divorce), Legal Separation, or Nullity case when there are no minor children of the relationship.
We have provided sample forms filled with fictional information as a guide to assist you. Do not blindly copy all information as-is without understanding what you're doing. Additional information is provided on this website or from our Self-Help Center / Family Law Facilitator.
Also: Dissolution, Legal Separation or Nullity
Complete the documents required for Stage 1. Make 2 copies of all completed documents. One copy is for you, the other copy is for the other party and the originals are for the Court.