Forms to Start a Divorce Case

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NOTE: You may not need all of these forms. Or you may need more forms. If you're not sure which forms to use, talk to your Family Law Facilitator or a lawyer.

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Forms to start the court case for a divorce or to dissolve your registered domestic partnership:

Petition - Marriage (Form FL-100)
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Petition - Domestic Partnership (Form FL-103)
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Summons (Form FL-110)
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Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and
Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) (Form FL-105/GC-120)
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Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt (Form FL-117)
Response - Marriage (Form FL-120)
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Response - Domestic Partnership (Form FL-123)
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Proof of Service of Summons (Form FL-115)

Proof of Service of Documents Other Than Summons:

Proof of Personal Service (Form FL-330)
Proof of Service by Mail (Form FL-335)

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