To respond to divorce or legal separation papers (a Petition), your first step is to fill out a Response form. Files. The Los Angeles Superior Court is transitioning to electronic "paperless" case files.Obtaining dissolution judgment requires more than filling out forms and serving spouse. You will need attorney assistance. Completing this form correctly is vital to moving your divorce forward, and missing any of the information will result in delays. To begin the divorce process, the plaintiff must complete a "Complaint for Absolute Divorce" form and the "Civil Domestic Case Information Report. Court forms are available at California Courts – Forms. Select "Small Claims" from the pull-down menu. These guides are designed to help you fill out the forms yourself, and are not intended to provide legal advice nor strategy as to how to complete the case. Petitioners are required to file a completed Case Information Cover Sheet with their summons and petition.