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4Declaration of Disclosure
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Complete the Declaration of Disclosure (FL-140 ;) serve a copy on the other party. Do not
file FL-140.
2.
Complete the Schedule of Assets and Debts (FL-142 ;) serve a copy of FL-142 on the
other party. Do not file FL-142.
3.
Complete the Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150 ;) serve a copy of FL-150 on the
other party. Do not file FL-150.
4.
Complete the Declaration Re: Service of Declaration of Disclosure (FL-141.) This is your
Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure, so check the boxes that say “Preliminary.” Make a
copy of FL-141 and file it with the Court. Serve a copy on the other party. You can
serve your Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure with the Summons and Petition, or
you can serve it later by mail or personal service.
DIVORCE/LEGAL SEPARATION/NULLITY CHECKLIST
1.
STEP ONE: Opening a case:
Complete, make 2 copies and file the following documents:
PETITION (FL-100)
If you and the other party have children, complete and attach to the
Petition:
DECLARATION UNDER UCCJEA (FL-105)
If you have separate or community property, complete and attach to the
Petition:
PROPERTY DECLARATION – Separate Property (FL-160)
PROPERTY DECLARATION – Community Property
(FL-160)
SUMMONS (FL-110)
Documents filed on: _______________ (date)
2.
STEP TWO: Service on the Respondent:
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“Service” means that copies of the documents you have filed are delivered to the
Respondent.
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It’s best to serve the Respondent within 30 days of filing the Petition.
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YOU can’t serve your documents. Someone who is over 18 and not a party must
serve the documents.
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Serve a copy of each filed document, a blank Response (FL-120) and a blank
Declaration Under UCCJEA (FL-105,) if you have children with the other party.
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You must FILE the Proof of Service form.
Family Law – Info / Instructions
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FamLaw-001a Rev. 8/22/11
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