Filing for divorce in California requires completing specific Judicial Council forms. Understanding the key forms — fl-100 form california, fl-150 income expense declaration, fl-142 schedule of assets and debts — and the automatic protections that spring into effect at filing helps divorcing spouses navigate the process.
FL-100 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
The fl-100 form california is the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — the document that officially starts the divorce. It identifies the parties, the date of marriage, the date of separation, whether there are minor children, and what relief is requested (property division, support, custody). The FL-100 is filed with the court clerk along with the FL-110 Summons. Once served on the respondent, the divorce process is formally underway.
ATROS — Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders
ATROS automatic temporary restraining orders california spring into effect automatically when the FL-100 is filed and are printed on the back of the FL-110 Summons. ATROS prohibit both spouses from: transferring, encumbering, or disposing of property without the other's written consent or court order; making changes to insurance policies; creating or modifying beneficiary designations; incurring unusual debts; and removing children from the state. ATROS apply to both spouses simultaneously — the petitioner is bound from the date of filing, the respondent from the date of service.
FL-150 and FL-142 — Financial Disclosures
The fl-150 income expense declaration california requires each spouse to disclose monthly income from all sources and monthly expenses. The FL-142 Schedule of Assets and Debts requires disclosure of all assets and debts. Both are required to be served as Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure within 60 days of filing (for the petitioner) or response (for the respondent). Completing the fl-150 income expense declaration accurately is critical — errors or omissions under these forms filed under penalty of perjury can have serious consequences. Furubotten Law, APC guides clients through the disclosure process throughout Orange County and Riverside County. Call (714) 795-3862 for a complimentary case evaluation.