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Forms and Instructions to Set Up Support With a Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children

Forms and Instructions to Set Up or Change a Support Order by Agreement

Forms and Instructions to Change Your Child Support When Support Is Based on Presumed Income

Forms and Instructions to Set Up or Change a Support Order With an Order to Show Cause or Notice of Motion (includes forms to set up or change your custody/visitation order)

Forms and Instructions to Change a Support Order Using a Simplified Motion

Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served With a Governmental Motion/Order to Show Cause

Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served With an Order to Show Cause/Motion

Forms and Instructions to Get a Wage Assignment

Form to Delay (Stay) or End a Wage Assignment

Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served With a Simplified Motion

Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served Asking for an Earnings Assignment

Forms and Instructions to Help You Get Your License Back

Fee Waiver Information and Forms

All Family Law Forms Organized by Form Number

Forms and Instructions to Set Up Custody/Visitation With a Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children

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.

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

DescriptionInstruction SheetFillable FormInstructions
Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children FL-260 
Summons (Uniform Parentage-Petition for Custody and Support) FL-210 
Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) FL-105/GC-120Instructions for form FL-105/GC-120
Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law, Uniform Parentage, Custody and Support) FL-115 
Response to Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children FL-270 

Request to Enter Default (Family La -Uniform Parentage)

 

Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (Family Law-Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support)

 

FL-165

OR


FL-130

 

Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)


Financial Statement (Simplified)

 

FL-150 (form does calculations)

OR


FL-155

You need to use either form FL-150 or form FL-155.

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.

 

Declaration for Default or Uncontested Judgment (Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support) FL-230 
Judgment (Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support) FL-250 
Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment FL-341 
Supervised Visitation Order FL-341AInstructions for form FL-341A
Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment FL-341C 
Attachment Provisions - Physical Custody Attachment FL-341D 
Joint Legal Custody Attachment FL-341E 
Child Support Information and Order Attachment FL-342 
Stipulation to Establish or Modify Child Support and Order FL-350

Mark all the appropriate boxes and fill in all blanks that apply.

You may need to attach other court forms like forms FL-341, FL-341A.

Notice of Rights and Responsibilities -Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (form FL-350).
Notice of Entry of Judgment (Family Law-Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support) FL-190 
Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191 
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195/OMB 0970-0154
Non-Guideline Child Support Findings Attachment FL-342(A) 
Proof of Personal Service FL-330Form includes instructions.
Proof of Service by Mail FL-335Form includes instructions.
Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or visitation FL-355 

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Forms and Instructions to Set Up or Change a Support Order by Agreement

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.

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

DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions
Stipulation to Establish or Modify Child Support and Order FL-350Mark all appropriate boxes and fill in all blanks that apply. You may have to have the signatures notarized. Ask your local court clerk.
Notice of Rights and Responsibilities -Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (form FL-192).
Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191Instructions are included on this form.
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195/OMB 0970-0154

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Forms and Instructions to Change Your Child Support When Support Is Based on Presumed Income

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.

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

DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions
Notice and Motion to Cancel (Set Aside) Support Order Based on Presumed Income and Proposed Answer (Governmental) FL-640Form includes instructions. If your judgment for child support was based on a "presumed income," you have no more than 1 year from the date of the first collection of money by the local child support agency to file a form FL-640.
Declaration of Obligor's Income During Judgment Period—Presumed Income Set-Aside Request (Governmental) FL-643
Answer to Complaint or Supplemental Complaint Regarding Parental Obligations (Governmental) FL-610

Form includes instructions.

Attach this form to form FL-640.

Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)


Financial Statement (Simplified)

 

FL-150 (form does calculations)

OR

FL-155

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.

 

Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law-Custody and Support-Uniform Parentage) FL-340 
Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment FL-341C 
Attachment Provisions - Physical Custody Attachment FL-341D 
Joint Legal Custody Attachment FL-341E 
Child Support Information and Order FL-342 
Non-Guideline Child Support Findings Attachment FL-342(A) 
Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191Form includes instructions.
Notice of Rights and Responsibilities -Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (Form FL-342)
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195

Use this form if you are asking for child and spousal support or just child support.

Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195/OMB 0970-0154

Property Order Attachment To Findings And Order After Hearing (Family Law) FL-344 

Proof of Personal Service

 

Proof of Service by Mail

 

FL-330

OR

FL-335

Form includes instructions.
Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or visitation FL-355 

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Forms and Instructions to Set Up or Change a Support Order With an Order to Show Cause or Notice of Motion (includes forms to set up or change your custody/visitation order)

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.

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

DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions

Order to Show Cause

 

Notice of Motion

 

FL-300

OR

FL-301

Use an Order to Show Cause:

  • The first time you ask to change a support order after a judgment.

Use a Notice of Motion:

  • If you've asked to change support before.

Note: If you want to change a judgment or temporary order, contact a family law facilitator before filling out any forms.

Application for Order and Supporting Declaration (Family Law-Uniform Parentage) 

FL-310

Check all appropriate boxes and fill in the information asked for.

List all the facts you want the court to consider in paragraph 10. Write your facts as if you were talking to the judge, and explain why he or she should make the orders you are asking for.

Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)


Financial Statement (Simplified)

 

FL-150 (form does calculations)

OR

FL-155

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 forms 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.

 

Proof of Personal Service



Proof of Service by Mail

 

FL-330

OR

FL-335

Form includes instructions.
Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law-Custody and Support-Uniform Parentage) FL-340 
Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment FL-341 
Supervised Visitation Order FL-341AInstructions for form FL-341A
Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment FL-341C 
Attachment Provisions - Physical Custody Attachment FL-341D 
Joint Legal Custody Attachment FL-341E 
Child Support Information and Order Attachment FL-342 
Non-Guideline Child Support Findings Attachment FL-342(A) 
Spousal, Partner, Or Family Support Order Attachment (Family Law) FL-343 
Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191Form includes instructions.
Notice of Rights and Responsibilities -Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (Form FL-342)
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195

Use this form if you are asking for child and spousal support or just child support.

Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195/OMB 0970-0154

Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or visitation FL-355 
Earnings Assignment Order For Spousal Or Partner Support (Family Law) FL-435Instructions for form FL-435

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Forms and Instructions to Change a Support Order Using a Simplified Motion

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.

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

DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions
Notice of Motion and Motion for Simplified Modification of Order for Child, Spousal, or Family Support FL-390Form FL-391, Information Sheet- Simplified Way to Change Child, Spousal, or Family Support

Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)

 

Financial Statement (Simplified)

 

FL-150 (form does calculations)

OR


FL-155

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.

 

Responsive Declaration to Motion for Simplified Modification of Order for Child, Spousal, or Family Support FL-392Form FL-393, Information Sheet- How to Oppose a Request to Change Child, Spousal, or Family Support
Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law-Custody and Support-Uniform Parentage) FL-340 
Child Support Information and Order Attachment FL-342 
Spousal, Partner, Or Family Support Order Attachment (Family Law) FL-343 
Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191Form includes instructions.
Notice of Rights and Responsibilities - Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (Form FL-342)
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195

Use this form if you are asking for child and spousal support or just child support.

Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195/OMB 0970-0154
Earnings Assignment Order For Spousal Or Partner Support (Family Law) FL-435Instructions for form FL-435

Proof of Personal Service

 

Proof of Service by Mail

 

FL-330

OR

FL-335

Form includes instructions.

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Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served With a Governmental Motion/Order to Show Cause

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.

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

DescriptionFillable FormInstructions
Response to Governmental Notice of Motion or Order to Show Cause (Governmental)FL-685 

Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)

 

Financial Statement (Simplified)

FL-150 (form does calculations)

OR


FL-155

You need to use either form FL-150 or FL-155.

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 forms to use.

You will 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.

 

Proof of Service by MailFL-335Form includes instructions.

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Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served With an Order to Show Cause/Motion

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.

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

DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions
Responsive Declaration to Order to Show Cause or Notice of Motion FL-320 

Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)

 

Financial Statement (Simplified)

 

FL-150 (form does calculations)

OR


FL-155

You need to use either form FL-150 or FL-155.

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 will 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.

    •  

    Proof of Personal Service

     

    Proof of Service by Mail

    		 

    FL-330

    OR

    FL-335

    		Form includes instructions.
    Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law-Custody and Support-Uniform Parentage) FL-340 
    Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment FL-341 
    Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment FL-341C 
    Attachment Provisions - Physical Custody Attachment FL-341D 
    Joint Legal Custody Attachment FL-341E 
    Child Support Information and Order Attachment FL-342 
    Spousal, Partner, Or Family Support Order Attachment (Family Law) FL-343 
    Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191Form includes instructions.
    Notice of Rights and Responsibilities - Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (Form FL-342)
    Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195

    Use this form if you are asking for child and spousal support or just child support.

    Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195/OMB 0970-0154

    Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or visitation FL-355 
    Earnings Assignment Order For Spousal Or Partner Support (Family Law) FL-435Instructions for form FL-435

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    Forms and Instructions to Get a Wage Assignment

    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.

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

    DescriptionFillable FormInstructions
    Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child SupportFL-195Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195/OMB 0970-0154
    Notice to Local Child Support Agency of Intent to Take Independent Action to Enforce Support Order (Governmental)FL-645Use only if the local child support agency is already working on your case.
    Earnings Assignment Order For Spousal Or Partner Support (Family Law)FL-435

    Instructions for form FL-435

    Check all appropriate boxes and fill in the information asked for.

    Request for Hearing Regarding Earnings AssignmentFL-450An information sheet is included with the form. It is given to the person whose earnings are being assigned to allow them to object. The employer must be served with a blank copy of this form.

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    Form to Delay (Stay) or End a Wage Assignment

    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.

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

    DescriptionFillable FormInstructions
    Stay of Service of Earnings Assignment and OrderFL-455 

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    Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served With a Simplified Motion

    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.

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

    DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions
    Responsive Declaration to Motion for Simplified Modification of Order for Child, Spousal, or Family Support FL-392Form FL-393, Information Sheet- How to Oppose a Request to Change Child, Spousal, or Family Support

    Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)

     

    Financial Statement (Simplified)

    		 

    FL-150 (form does calculations)

    OR


    FL-155

    You need to use either form FL-150 or FL-155.

    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 will 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.

    •  

    Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law-Custody and Support-Uniform Parentage) FL-340 
    Child Support Information and Order Attachment FL-342 
    Spousal, Partner, Or Family Support Order Attachment (Family Law) FL-343 
    Notice of Rights and Responsibilities - Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (Form FL-342)
    Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195

    Use this form if you are asking for child and spousal support or just child support.

    Form FL-196: Instructions for form FL-195/OMB 0970-0154

    Earnings Assignment Order For Spousal Or Partner Support (Family Law) FL-435Instructions for form FL-435

    Proof of Personal Service

     

    Proof of Service by Mail

    		 

    FL-330

    OR

    FL-335

    		Form includes instructions.

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    Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served Asking for an Earnings Assignment

    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.

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

    DescriptionFillable FormInstructions
    Request for Hearing Regarding Earnings AssignmentFL-450

    You should get a blank form from your employer, or you can use the form from this Self-Help Center.

    This form has an information sheet. It asks for a hearing on an earnings assignment.It may be necessary to attach a financial statement-Form FL-150 or FL-155.

    Proof of Personal Service

     

    Proof of Service by Mail

    FL-330

    OR


    FL-335

    		Form includes instructions.
    Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law-Custody and Support-Uniform Parentage)FL-340 

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    Forms and Instructions to Help You Get Your License Back

    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.

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

    DescriptionFillable FormInstructions
    Notice of Motion for Judicial Review of License Denial(Governmental)FL-670Form includes instructions. Get a hearing date from the court clerk before you serve the form.
    Order After Judicial Review of License Denial (Governmental)FL-675 

    Proof of Personal Service

     

    Proof of Service by Mail

    FL-330

    OR

    FL-335

    		Form includes instructions.

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