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Legal Steps for a Divorce or Legal Separation

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2015

This form is an informational guide that explains the general steps needed to start and finish a case for divorce or legal separation. It directs users to other resources for specific forms and details about the process.

The court describes it as: Explains the steps to begin and complete a case for divorce or legal separation. It includes links to online resources to help understand each step in the process.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This guide is used by people who are starting or going through the process of divorce or legal separation. It outlines the general sequence of filing forms and steps required by the court.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form?
This form is an informational guide that explains the basic steps for divorce or legal separation. It is not a form to file with the court.
Does this form tell me how to get a divorce?
It explains that the petitioner must file forms like the Petition (FL-100) and Summons (FL-110) to start the case.
If I want to resolve things without a judge, what should I do?
The form mentions that you and your partner can write up an agreement and file it in your case, provided it follows all legal rules.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2015.

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