Fill out the caption - the name, address, phone number, court's address, parties, and case number at the top of the form. Many of these forms are fillable.Anyone 18 or over can file the forms. You do not need to personally file them. Be sure you name the Defendant correctly. This guide is designed to help you fill out the forms yourself. It is not intended to provide legal advice nor strategy as to how to complete the case. Judicial Council Forms provide you with an easy "check-the-box" format and are available for many civil, family law and criminal cases. Small Claims Court Advisors from the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs show you how to fill out Small Claims forms. Your dad must show up.