When you need form FL-155
When going through a divorce in California, financial documentation is crucial, and the FL-155 Financial Affidavit form serves as a simplified tool for reporting income details where certain conditions apply. Individuals using this form are typically not involved in disputes over spousal support or attorney fees, often leading to its usage over the more comprehensive Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) form. The need for the FL-155 form generally arises when one or both parties rely solely on specific income types such as wages, unemployment, or social security benefits.
- Filed after serving a divorce petition and along with financial disclosures.
- Use when you've decided not to ask for spousal support.
- Appropriate if your financial scenario doesn’t require detailed disclosures.
- Required following early-stage separation when financial statements are demanded by the court.
Consider the FL-155 form in situations where you need to provide basic financial information during an uncontested divorce proceeding or as part of initial disclosures. It is usually preceded by filing a divorce petition (e.g., Form FL-100) and follows after gathering simple financial documentation, aiming to expedite the disclosures without the complexities tied to full financial declarations.
1. **Determine Eligibility:** Ensure you qualify to use the FL-155 form by confirming none of the disqualifying conditions apply to you.
2. **Complete the Form:** Fill out the FL-155 form with accurate financial information. Type it if possible, or print neatly in black ink.
3. **Attach Documents:** Include copies of your pay stubs for the last two months and your most recent federal tax return.
4. **Serve Copies:** Mail a copy of the completed form and attachments to the other party, their attorney, and the local child support agency if they are involved.
5. **File with the Court:** Submit the original completed form and attachments to the court clerk. Follow local court procedures for filing and check instructions for any additional requirements.