Divorce Paperwork Filing Guide

Summary

To file for divorce in California, you need to complete and submit several forms, including Request to Enter Default (FL-165) and Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution (FL-170). If there are no children or property, you may not need Form FL-160. Confirm with your local court for any additional required paperwork.

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I'm in the middle of doing my divorce paperwork and I need help
What specific area of the divorce paperwork are you having trouble with, ****?
So I already sent the proof of service to him and got it back and now I'm entering default and I need to know what other paperwork I need to send to him
What state are you filing the divorce in, ****? The paperwork varies by state.
California
What forms have you already completed and submitted to the court? In California, you typically need to complete and file a Request to Enter Default (Form FL-*) and a Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution (Form FL-*).
I haven't submitted any of those I completed them though but the courts said I still have more paperwork I need to send to him
What additional paperwork did the court mention you need to send? In California, you may also need to complete a Judgment (Form FL-*).
Ok so I have * * * * * * *
What is the status of your property and debt division? This will determine if you need to complete and file a Property Declaration (Form FL-*).
We don't have property or children
Since you don't have property or children, you might not need to fill out Form FL-*. However, it's best to confirm this with the court. The nearest court is Los Angeles Superior Court, +* *-*-*.