Divorce Paperwork Completion Guide

Summary

The user is in the process of filing for divorce in California and has already served the spouse. The user is now entering default and is unsure about the additional paperwork required. The user has completed forms FL-140, FL-141, FL-142, FL-165, FL-170, FL-180, and FL-182. The user does not have property or children. The user was advised to confirm with the court if Form FL-160 (Property Declaration) is necessary in their case.

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I'm in the middle of doing my divorce paperwork and I need help
What specific area of the divorce paperwork are you having trouble with, ****?
So I already sent the proof of service to him and got it back and now I'm entering default and I need to know what other paperwork I need to send to him
What state are you filing the divorce in, ****? The paperwork varies by state.
California
What forms have you already completed and submitted to the court? In California, you typically need to complete and file a Request to Enter Default (Form FL-*) and a Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution (Form FL-*).
I haven't submitted any of those I completed them though but the courts said I still have more paperwork I need to send to him
What additional paperwork did the court mention you need to send? In California, you may also need to complete a Judgment (Form FL-*).
Ok so I have * * * * * * *
What is the status of your property and debt division? This will determine if you need to complete and file a Property Declaration (Form FL-*).
We don't have property or children
Since you don't have property or children, you might not need to fill out Form FL-*. However, it's best to confirm this with the court. The nearest court is Los Angeles Superior Court, +* *-*-*.