Summary Dissolution Form Packets
Summary Dissolution Form Packets
Forms needed to file for summary dissolution
| Form number | Form name | Download |
|---|---|---|
| FL-810 | Summary Dissolution Information | Download FL-810 (PDF) |
| FL-800 | Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution | Download FL-800 (PDF) |
| FL-820 | Request for Judgment, Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, and Notice of Entry of Judgment | Download FL-820 (PDF) |
| FL-825 | Judgment of Dissolution and Notice of Entry of Judgment | Download FL-825 (PDF) |
| FL-830 | Notice of Revocation of Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution | Download FL-830 (PDF) |
Forms you must complete and exchange with each other (do not file with the Court)
| Form number | Form name | Download |
|---|---|---|
| FL-150 | Income and Expense Declaration | Download FL-150 (PDF) |
| FL-160 | Property Declaration Note: Use one form for Community and Quasi-Community Property and one form for Separate Property. Note: Use one form for Community and Quasi-Community Property and one form for Separate Property. | Download FL-160 (PDF) |
| FL-142 | Schedule of Assets and Debts | Download FL-142 (PDF) |
| FL-140 | Declaration of Disclosure | Download FL-140 (PDF) |
See the Court Fee Schedule located at https://www.sjcourts.org/forms-filings/court-fee-schedule or contact the Clerk’s Office at (209) 992-5690 for the amount of the filing fee.
General instructions for summary dissolution
Please thoroughly read all instructions and information for filing for summary dissolution of marriage.
Note: Court employees are prohibited by law from giving legal advice (Government Code §§ 24004 and 68082).
Submitting your forms for filing
- You may not need every form listed above. Submit the forms required for your situation.
- Complete all required information, and date and sign all forms.
- Documents must be typed or neatly hand printed in blue or black ink only.
- Lined paper or colored paper is not acceptable for filing.
- Submit the original plus a set of copies for your records. Failure to provide copies may result in additional fees. If you want your copies returned by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with adequate postage. If you do not include a SASE, copies may be placed in the pick-up cabinet at the Clerk’s Office. Documents not picked up within 30 days may be destroyed.
- Provide the correct filing fee for processing. Current fees: https://www.sjcourts.org/forms-filings/court-fee-schedule. If you cannot afford to pay fees and costs, you may request a fee waiver (FW-001). See: Fee Waiver Form Packet.
Interpreter needs
All court proceedings are in English. If you need an interpreter, you may request one by completing and filing Judicial Council form INT-300: www.courts.ca.gov/documents/int300.pdf.
Publication
If service by publication is required, there is a separate fee charged by the newspaper. Contact the newspaper for pricing. Download the list of approved newspapers (PDF).
Resources
- Self-Help Center (forms assistance): 180 East Weber Avenue, Suite #105, Stockton, CA 95202. Online assistance: www.sjcourts.org/self-help-pro-per-clinic/ (response time is three to five days).
- California Courts summary dissolution information: www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-summarydissolution.htm