California Form FL-150, the Income and Expense Declaration, is used in family law cases (like divorce or separation) to provide the court and the other party with a detailed picture of your financial situation, including all income, assets, debts, and monthly expenses, to help judges make fair orders for child support, spousal support, and attorney fees. Both parties usually need to complete and serve this form when financial orders are requested, attaching recent pay stubs and tax documents. When is it required? When requesting child or spousal support. When asking for attorney fees or sanctions. When serving preliminary or final declarations of disclosure. In true default cases where the other party doesnt participate. What information does it include? Income: Details about earnings from employment, self-employment, and other sources. Deductions: Information on taxes, health insurance, and support for other relationships. Expenses: Detailed monthly costs for housing, utilities, food, childcare, healthcare, and more. Assets Debts: Information on savings, credit cards, loans, and property. How is it used? For Court Orders: Judges rely on the FL-150 to calculate support amounts and ensure fairness. For Disclosure: It ensures both parties have transparency into each others finances. How to File: Fill it out: Provide accurate, detailed information, answering every question. Attach documents: Include your last two months of pay stubs (or tax returns if self-employed). File: Submit the original to the court clerk. Serve: Have someone else deliver a copy to the other party and file proof of service. AI can make mistakes, so double-check responsesIncome and Expense Declaration - California Courts | Self Help GuideIncome and Expense Declaration | California Courts | Self Help Guide. Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) Give your financial California Courts | Self Help Guide (.gov)Instructions for INCOME AND EXPENSE DECLARATIONThis packet is designed to help you complete an Income and Expense Declaration [FL-150] and it includes a blank Income and ExpenseCounty of San Diego (.gov)