Divorce Modification Without A Lawyer In Alameda
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You can respond by filing a Response (form FL-120) in court. If you don't file a Response within 30 days of getting these papers, your spouse can ask the court to decide the case without your input. This is called a default.
To start a do-it-yourself divorce in California, you must file a Petition (form FL-100) and Summons (FL-110) with the court. In addition, if you have minor children, you must submit several child-related documents.
You can get a divorce without a lawyer. Your court's Self-Help Center staff can help you with forms and offer legal information. If you have a lot of property or debt, you can hire a lawyer to help with all or part of your case.
If you would like to amend your Petition or Response in your case, you are allowed to amend one time without permission from the court. For example, if you originally asked for a Legal Separation, but now you would like to change your request to a Dissolution, you will need to amend your forms.
Mandatory Forms FL-141 Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure (If you haven't filed this form yet, it must be completed at this time). FL-170 Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution. FL-180 Judgment. FL-190 Notice of Entry of Judgment. FL-130 Appearance, Stipulations and Waivers.
There are two ways to resolve your divorce in California — your case can be either “contested” or “uncontested.” The type of divorce you choose will make all the difference in how your case proceeds through the legal system.
