How to finish your divorce when you have a written agreement (no minor children)
If you and your spouse or domestic partner agree on all issues, you can ask the court to finish your divorce or legal separation based on your agreement.
To do this, you must turn in final forms and your written agreement.
These forms tell the court that:
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You and your spouse completed or waive the financial disclosure requirements
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You agree about property and spousal or partner support
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You want the judge to finalize your divorce or legal separation
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Make sure you’re ready to submit the judgment papers
Before you submit your final forms, make sure:
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You and your spouse signed a written agreement
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You paid the first filing fee or got a fee waiver
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You filed your Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure
Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure (form FL-141) ↗️
This form tells the court that you and your spouse exchanged your financial information.
📌 If you haven’t filed this form yet or paid the filing fee, you can turn them in with your final judgment forms.
If these steps aren’t completed, the court won’t be able to process your judgment.
Make sure your agreement covers everything the court needs
Your written agreement must say how you and your spouse will handle all issues in your case.
Your agreement should include:
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How you will divide property
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How you will divide debts
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Whether either spouse will pay spousal support
⚠️ Your agreement must cover all issues in your case.
If it does not include property, debts, and spousal support, the court may reject your judgment. Read more about written agreements.
Fill out the final forms
You must fill out several forms to ask the judge to approve your agreement and finalize your divorce.
Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers
Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (form FL-130) ↗️
You and your spouse must sign this form.
It tells the court that:
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Your spouse agrees to take part in the case (if they didn’t file a Response)
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You both agree on how to resolve your divorce
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You waive certain rights, like the right to a trial
This allows the judge to approve your agreement without a court hearing.
Declaration for default or uncontested case
Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution or Legal Separation (form FL-170) ↗️
This form tells the court that:
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You meet the requirements for the judge to decide your case based on your agreement
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Your case is uncontested, meaning you both agree
Follow the instructions on the form.
You may need to attach other forms depending on your situation.
Judgment
This form becomes the final court order in your divorce or legal separation.
Attach your signed agreement to this form.
Neither your signature nor your spouse's signature needs to be notarized.
Notice of entry of judgment
Notice of Entry of Judgment (form FL-190) ↗️
After the judge signs the judgment, the court will mail this form to you.
This notice confirms that your divorce or legal separation is final.
If you asked for a divorce, it will show the date your marriage or domestic partnership ends.
Decide if you will waive or complete final financial disclosures
You and your spouse must decide whether to:
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Waive final financial disclosures, or
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Complete final financial disclosures
This should happen before or when you make your agreement.
If you waive final disclosures
Fill out:
Stipulation and Waiver of Final Declaration of Disclosure (form FL-144) ↗️
Both you and your spouse must sign this form.
If you complete final disclosures
Follow the same steps you used for your preliminary disclosures.
On these forms:
Check the boxes that say final, not preliminary.
Review the judgment checklist
Judgment Checklist - Dissolution/Legal Separation (form FL-182) ↗️
This checklist shows all forms the court may require to finish your divorce. Some forms on the checklist are optional.
📌 Before you turn in your forms, check if your court requires additional forms or has any special rules.
You can:
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Contact the court clerk
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Talk to the family law facilitator or self-help center
Key takeaways
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If you and your spouse agree on everything, you can finish your divorce using a written agreement.
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Your agreement must address property, debts, and spousal support.
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You must submit final forms and your written agreement to the court.
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You and your spouse must either complete or waive final financial disclosures.
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The court will mail you the Notice of Entry of Judgment (FL-190) when your divorce or legal separation is final.
Finish your divorce
What's next?
Once you complete your judgment paperwork, you need to make copies and submit it to the court with envelopes.