Request for Order Paperwork in California

The court says form FL-300, Request for Order, is used to ask the court to make orders on specific issues in an existing family law case. The court uses it to set the hearing date, time, and location. It is not the form for contempt.

The court information sheet says personal service is due 16 court days before the hearing unless the court orders otherwise. Service by mail within California must be completed at least 16 court days and 5 more calendar days before the hearing.

Someone at least 18 years old who is not a party to the case. The court says you cannot serve the papers yourself. A friend, a relative who is not involved in the case, a sheriff, or a professional process server may do it, and a proof of service form is filed.

It depends on the issue. For custody, the court lists forms such as FL-105 and FL-311. For child support, a current Income and Expense Declaration, FL-150, is needed. A blank response form FL-320 is served with the papers.

The court says form FL-340, Findings and Order After Hearing, must be completed, filed, and served. We can prepare it at your direction. We cannot predict the judge's decision or advise you on what to ask for.