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The document FL-158 is a legal form used in family law cases in California, specifically for requesting attorney's fees and costs. It outlines the petitioner's or respondent's request to the court regarding financial support for legal fees, including details about the ability to pay, existing child or spousal support orders, and necessary declarations. The form requires information on financial circumstances and relevant factors under Family Code section 4320.

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What disqualifies you from spousal support in California?

The only eligibility requirements, per se, are that one spouse makes a significantly higher amount of money than the other spouse, who has a low earnings potential and/or limited income or potential to earn income.

What is FL 157?

Spousal or Domestic Partner Support Declaration Attachment (FL-157) Explain the facts that support your request for a spousal or domestic partner support judgment. This is always attached to another form, like Declaration for Default or Uncontested Judgment (Form FL-170) Get form FL-157.

What is the difference between attorney fees and attorney costs?

Attorney fees are fees paid for the work we do on your behalf. Our fee is what is contingent on making a recovery on your behalf. Costs are hard costs which we advance on your behalf for the investigation of your claim, or the pursuit of your claim in court.

What qualifies you for alimony in California?

If you and your spouse or domestic partner agree to change your long-term spousal support judgment, you can have your agreement (also called a stipulation) made a court order without having to go in front of a judge.

What is FL 158?

Supporting Declaration for Attorneys Fees and Costs Attachment (FL-158) Explain why the court should or should not order you or your spouse or domestic partner to pay attorneys fees and costs.