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FL-110Mandatory

Summons

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

This form is a Summons that officially tells someone that a court case has started in family law. It informs the person they have 30 days to file a Response with the court.

The court describes it as: Tells your spouse or domestic partner that a court case has started, your rights and responsibilities, and what can happen if a response is not filed in 30 days.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a party starts a case in family court, notifying the other person that they have been sued and what steps they need to take.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What does this form tell me?
It tells you that you have been sued in a family law case and that you have 30 calendar days to file a Response form (FL-120).
What happens if I do not file a Response on time?
If you do not file your Response on time, the court might make orders about your marriage or partnership, your property, and your children's custody.
Do I need a lawyer?
The form advises contacting a lawyer immediately for legal advice and provides websites to help find one.

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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