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Commonly Asked Questions about Legal Forms in California

Does California require pleading paper?

If there is not a California or Local Court form to fit your situation, you will need to draft your own pleading or motion on pleading paper.

What is FL 300 form in California?

Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders (not domestic violence restraining orders) Courts can make temporary orders in your family law case to respond to emergencies that cannot wait to be heard on the courts regular hearing calendar. To request these orders: Complete form FL-300.

How do you legally serve someone in California?

Any person who is at least 18 years old and not involved in the case may serve papers. The person who serves the papers will have to fill out a Proof of Service form showing what they gave (served) to the other parties. Choose someone to serve the papers who is able to fill out the form.

Are California Judicial Council forms mandatory?

The Judicial Council adopts legal forms in one of two ways. Under Government Code section 68511, the council may prescribe certain forms. Use of those forms is mandatory. The council may also approve forms.

What if I cant find the person I need to serve?

If you cannot find them, you can show the court everything you tried to find them and ask for permission to serve them publishing the court papers in a newspaper or posting them in the court.

Can you serve legal documents via email in California?

(2) A document may not be electronically served on a nonparty unless the nonparty consents to electronic service or electronic service is otherwise provided for by law or court order.

How do I serve legal documents in California?

The person serving the papers puts the documents to be served into an envelope, addressed to the party to be served and sends them by first-class mail. Do not mail the papers yourself. The person mailing the papers also includes a copy of the Proof of Service form.