California divorce forms (2026)

California uses statewide Judicial Council forms, so the FL-numbered documents are the same in every county. The petition and summons open the case, the declarations of disclosure satisfy California's mandatory financial exchange, and the FL-180 judgment package closes it. Cases with children add custody and support attachments.

1. 1

   Petition — Marriage/Domestic Partnership (FL-100)

   Opens the case and states what you're asking the court to decide.

   Official form
2. 2

   Summons (Family Law) (FL-110)

   Notifies your spouse and triggers automatic financial restraining orders.

   Official form
3. 3

   Declaration of Disclosure (FL-140) with schedules

   Exchanges each spouse's full financial picture, a required step in California.

   Official form
4. 4

   Judgment (FL-180)

   The judgment package the court signs to end the marriage.

   Official form

See the full set on the California court forms site. New to these documents? Our divorce papers explainer and filing checklist walk through each step.