When you need form FL-350
The FL-350 Stipulated Agreement form is typically needed during the process of establishing or modifying child support orders in the state of California. This form becomes relevant when both parties are in agreement about the terms of child support, but these terms need to be formalized and approved by the court. It is generally used as part of a divorce, legal separation, or custody case where child support is an issue.
- **Filed in conjunction with**: The form is often used after filing an initial case such as a divorce or legal separation petition.
- **Triggering event**: The need for this form can be triggered when there is a mutual agreement to modify existing child support orders or to establish them during ongoing family law proceedings.
- **Complementary documents**: To proceed with this form, parties may need to first complete the Child Support Case Registry Form if the local child support agency is not involved.
Before reaching the point of using the FL-350 form, parties might have attended mediation or reached a verbal agreement on support terms. This form provides the mechanism to legally bind the agreement and ensure it is enforceable by the court. It is often a reflection of cooperative co-parenting decisions made during family law negotiations.
1. **Prepare the Agreement**: Ensure both parents have agreed to the child support terms and fill out the FL-350 form accordingly. Include any additional required forms per your case specifics.
2. **Court Filing**: File the completed form at the Superior Court of California in your county where the original case is open. Confirm any associated filing fees.
3. **Local Child Support Agency**: If they are involved, get a lawyer from the agency to sign the agreement.
4. **Child Support Case Registry**: Submit this form for each parent if the local child support agency is not involved.
5. **Court Approval**: The form must be reviewed and approved by the court for the stipulation to be valid.