Requesting Spousal Support

Requesting support can be very complicated so it is best to talk to a lawyer or family law facilitator to discuss your situation firsthand. Below is a chart on common support situations and the forms you would need. Please visit The Judicial Branch of California Courts at http://www.courts.ca.gov/9143.htm for detailed steps on what to do with these forms and how to file them properly.

Situation
Forms to Complete

How do I Ask for Temporary Partner or Spousal Support [2676]

    Request for Order (Form FL-300). You can use the Information Sheet for Request for Order (Form FL-300-INFO) to learn how. (Ask your family law facilitator if you need to check the box for “Court Order” and item 4 on Form FL-300); and
    Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150).

What Should I do if I Received a Domestic Violence Restraining Order and a Spousal or Partner Support Order?

    Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Form DV-120); and
    Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150).
    Proof of Service by Mail (DV-250)

How can I Ask the Court to Calculate Spousal/Child Support?

    Request for Order (Form FL-300). You can use the Information Sheet for Request for Order (Form FL-300-INFO) to learn how. (Ask your family law facilitator if you need to check the box for “Court Order” and item 4 on Form FL-300) See Appendix L for the form),
    Application to Determine Arrearages (Form FL-490),
    Declaration of Payment History (Form FL-420), and
    Payment History Attachment (Form FL-421) to show the overdue support amounts.

How do I Change a Spousal Support Order?

    Request for Order (Form FL-300).
    You can use the Information Sheet for Request for Order (Form FL-300-INFO) for information to fill out the form
    See Appendix L for the form.
    Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150).
    Spousal or Partner Support Declaration Attachment
    This form may be needed if you are changing a spousal or partner support order made as part of your divorce or legal separation judgment, or after the judgment.
    Declaration (Form MC-030) or an Attached Declaration (Form MC-031)
    Use if you need more space to explain why you believe a change in spousal or partner support is needed.

How do I Write a Spousal Agreement [2677]

    Spousal or Partner Support Declaration Attachment (Form FL-157). Spousal, Partner, or Family Support Order Attachment (Form FL-343)
    Use as an attachment to your agreement. This form includes a lot of details that you should include in your order.
    Earnings Assignment Order for Spousal or Partner Support (Form FL-435)
    Use if you are agreeing to have the spousal or partner support paid by wage garnishment.

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    Judicial Council of Cal., Asking for a Spousal/Partner Support Order, http://www.courts.ca.gov/9050.htm. ↑

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    See Judicial Council of Cal., Asking for a Spousal/Partner Support Order, http://www.courts.ca.gov/9050.htm. ↑