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Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]

Case No: [2. Case Number]

PETITIONER: [3. Petitioner Full Name]
RESPONDENT: [4. Respondent Full Name]

Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) against Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of California for at least six (6) months and a resident of [1. County] County for at least three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with Cal. Fam. Code § 2320. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

There are irreconcilable differences between the parties, which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage, in accordance with Cal. Fam. Code § 2310. The marriage should be dissolved.

Community Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all community property, quasi-community property, and community obligations. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Support

The parties have agreed that spousal support shall be as follows: [9. Spousal Support Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Court:

(a) dissolve the marriage of the parties;
(b) confirm and approve the parties' agreement regarding the division of community property and debts;
(c) determine spousal support in accordance with the parties' agreement;
(d) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]

Case No: [2. Case Number]

PETITIONER: [3. Petitioner Full Name]
RESPONDENT: [4. Respondent Full Name]

Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) against Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of California for at least six (6) months and a resident of [1. County] County for at least three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with Cal. Fam. Code § 2320. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

There are irreconcilable differences between the parties, which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage, in accordance with Cal. Fam. Code § 2310. The marriage should be dissolved.

Community Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their community property, quasi-community property, and community obligations. Petitioner requests that the Court equitably divide the parties' community estate. The relevant community assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Support

The parties are unable to agree on spousal support. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal support in an amount and for a duration that is just and reasonable, considering the factors set forth in Cal. Fam. Code § 4320. Relevant facts include: [9. Spousal Support Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Court:

(a) dissolve the marriage of the parties;
(b) equitably divide the parties' community property and debts;
(c) award spousal support as the Court deems just and reasonable;
(d) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested with Children

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]

Case No: [2. Case Number]

PETITIONER: [3. Petitioner Full Name]
RESPONDENT: [4. Respondent Full Name]

Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) against Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of California for at least six (6) months and a resident of [1. County] County for at least three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with Cal. Fam. Code § 2320. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].

There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

There are irreconcilable differences between the parties, which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage, in accordance with Cal. Fam. Code § 2310. The marriage should be dissolved.

Custody and Parenting Plan

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding legal and physical custody of the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Cal. Fam. Code § 3011. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the statewide uniform guideline (Cal. Fam. Code § 4055). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Community Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all community property, quasi-community property, and community obligations. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Support

The parties have agreed that spousal support shall be as follows: [17. Spousal Support Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Court:

(a) dissolve the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' Parenting Plan regarding custody and visitation;
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the statewide uniform guideline;
(d) confirm and approve the parties' community property division;
(e) restore Petitioner's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [19. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested with Children

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]

Case No: [2. Case Number]

PETITIONER: [3. Petitioner Full Name]
RESPONDENT: [4. Respondent Full Name]

Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) against Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been a resident of the State of California for at least six (6) months and a resident of [1. County] County for at least three (3) months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with Cal. Fam. Code § 2320. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].

There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

There are irreconcilable differences between the parties, which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage, in accordance with Cal. Fam. Code § 2310. The marriage should be dissolved.

Custody and Parenting Time

The parties are unable to agree on legal or physical custody of the minor child(ren). Petitioner requests that the Court award custody and establish a parenting plan in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Cal. Fam. Code § 3011. Relevant facts include: [10. Custody Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Petitioner requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the statewide uniform guideline (Cal. Fam. Code § 4055). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines just and proper: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Community Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their community property, quasi-community property, and community obligations. Petitioner requests that the Court equitably divide the parties' community estate. The relevant community assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Support

The parties are unable to agree on spousal support. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal support as the Court deems just and reasonable under Cal. Fam. Code § 4320. Relevant facts include: [14. Spousal Support Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Court:

(a) dissolve the marriage of the parties;
(b) determine legal and physical custody and establish a parenting plan in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the statewide uniform guideline;
(d) equitably divide the parties' community property and debts;
(e) award spousal support as the Court deems just and reasonable;
(f) restore Petitioner's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [16. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].