Gather and share information to start a summary dissolution

Read Summary Dissolution Information (form FL-810).

This explains who can use the simplified process, what forms you need to complete, and what steps you need to take to start and finish the case.

You’re required to read this form. When you sign your papers you swear that you read it.

You each must fill out: 

• Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150) 

You will need proof of your income for the past two months to complete this form along with copies of your recent taxes. 

Then, you can either complete the worksheets from the Summary Dissolution Information booklet:  

• Determining Value and Division of Community Property 

• Determining Value of Separate Property  

• Determining Community Obligations and Their Division

Or, you can use:  

• A Declaration of Disclosure (form FL-140) 

• And either Schedule of Assets and Debts (form FL-142) or a Property Declaration (form FL-160) 

You can work together to ensure that the information is complete.  

You must each give your spouse or partner a copy of the forms you completed in step 2, along with:

• The tax returns you filed in the last 2 years 

• Any other information in writing about any investments, businesses, or other income