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Begin by entering your name, State Bar number, and address in the 'ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY' section. Include your telephone number and optional fax and email address.
Fill in the details for the court, including the Superior Court of California, County, street address, mailing address, city, zip code, and branch name.
Identify the petitioner and respondent by entering their names along with the case number.
In the 'REQUEST TO ENTER DEFAULT' section, indicate whether a completed Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) or Financial Statement (FL-155) is attached.
Check any applicable boxes regarding property declarations and provide a date along with your printed name and signature.
Complete the declaration section confirming service was by publication if applicable. Provide necessary details about mailing to the respondent's attorney or last known address.
Fill out any costs associated with this request in the 'Memorandum of costs' section. Ensure all amounts are accurate before signing.
Finally, declare nonmilitary status for the respondent as required. Sign and date this declaration.
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The FL-165 Request to Enter Default form is used in California family law cases when one party seeks a court order to establish a parental relationship, and the other party has failed to respond to the initial petition within the legal timeframe.
What happens after FL 165 is filed?
If you have an amicable California divorce and intentionally filed the request to enter default then the filing of the FL-165 simply means that the court is beginning to process your judgment. This assumes that you filed your request to enter default FL-165 along with your judgment package as we recommend.
Can you electronically file for divorce in California?
Yes, all users must register with an EFSP prior to using e-Filing. The court does not accept electronic filings directly.
What is the fastest way to file for divorce in California?
The other, quicker method is settlement. Typically, through mediation outside of court, a settlement can be worked out when both parties reach a mutual agreement as to how to divide assets. This is often the fastest way to achieve a divorce, and why its important to have as much proof of ownership as possible.
Can you file FL-165 online?
The FL-165 form is available on Californias court websites; you need only print it out. Write your name, address and phone number at the top. You can include an email address if you want. Beneath that, write the county where you filed for divorce and the address of the courthouse there.
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FL-170FL-165 instructionsfl-165 form pdffl-141fl-180how to fill out fl-165 californiafl-190FL-165 Memorandum of costs
To the clerk: Please enter the default of the respondent who has failed to respond to the petition. 2. A completed Income and Expense Declaration (form
FL-982 ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OR POSTING (Family law)
If no response has been filed by the respondent, the petitioner may file a Request to Enter Default (form FL-165) starting on the. 59th day after the first day
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