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If the other parent did not file a response with the court within 31 days of being served with your summons and petition-and you have an agreement with that parent-fill out and file the forms listed in the table below.

Also file:

A stamped envelope with your address; and
A stamped envelope with the other parent's address.

To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the table below.

Fillable Form	Form Name	Purpose	Instructions
FL-165	Request to Enter Default (Family Law-Uniform Parentage)	This form asks the judge to go forward with the case based on your input alone because the other parent has not answered.	Instructions for form FL-165
FL-115	Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law, Uniform Parentage, Custody and Support)	This form is used to show that the other parent has been legally served.
FL-150 (form does calculations) OR FL-155	Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law) Financial Statement (Simplified)	These forms tell the judge and the other parent about your financial situation.	Fill them out if your case involves a child support order. Some parents can fill out the simplified form, FL-155. Other parents must fill out form FL-150. Read the instructions on the back of form FL-155 to see if you can use it. A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use. You need to attach: A copy of your last 3 pay stubs, OR A recent profit and loss statement if you are self-employed and/or own any rental property.
FL-230	Declaration for Default or Uncontested Judgment (Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support)	This form asks the judge to make orders in the case without the parents coming to court.
FL-250	Judgment (Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support)	The judgment says what orders the judge is making in your case.[In a default case, the judgment must match the orders in your Petition to Establish Parental Relationship (form FL-200)]	Attach your agreement to the judgment. Make sure you both sign your agreement and have your signatures notarized.
FL-341	Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment	Use this form if you want custody and visitation orders.	Instructions for form FL-341
FL-342	Child Support Information and Order Attachment	Use this form if your case involves child support.	Instructions for form FL-342
FL-192	Notice of Rights and Responsibilities -Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support Order	This form is for your information only. Read it and attach it to your court order.
FL-191	Child Support Case Registry Form	This form registers the case in a national registry to help with enforcement. You must file it with the court clerk at the same time you file the judgment.
FL-195/OMB 0970-0154	Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support	This form orders the paying parent's employer to withhold child support from that parent's paycheck and send it to the other parent.	Instructions for form FL-195
FL-190	Notice of Entry of Judgment (Family Law-Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support)	Tells both parents that the judge has signed the judgment.	Instructions for form FL-190

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. Click here for help finding a lawyer.

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