Joint Petition FL-700

Mar 12, 2026

As of January 1, 2026, couples in California can file a joint petition for a divorce.  No longer does one spouse have to sue the other for divorce.  Under the new law, the divorce court process is started with the filing of the FL-700 Joint Petition form.  This starts...

Joint Petition

Feb 5, 2026

A new law allows couples to file a joint petition for divorce or legal separation.

How to File for Divorce

Sep 11, 2016

Filing for divorce in California requires completion of a few forms and payment of a filing fee.

Divorce Paperwork

Mar 22, 2016

The divorce paperwork required by the court is substantial and challenging. Fortunately there are several options for getting it done.

Divorce Summons

Feb 29, 2016

The divorce summons urges you to file a response to your spouse’s divorce petition. It includes important restraining orders.

Financial Disclosure Forms

Feb 15, 2016

In California divorces in which both spouses are involved in the divorce process, you must exchange financial disclosure forms.

Divorce Response

Jan 22, 2016

Filing a response to a divorce petition has pros and cons.

Divorce Petition

Jan 9, 2016

A divorce petition starts a California divorce case. Consider carefully how you fill it out and how it is delivered to your spouse.

Divorce Forms

Dec 21, 2015

Here are the main forms required for a California divorce and your main options for completing them.