What is FL 110 or Summons?

The first few steps of filing for divorce in California can be tricky.  You will need both a Petition for divorce as well as a Summons.

 In any court action for divorce, the Petitioner must first present an original completed form, Summons (Judicial Council Form FL-110), to the court clerk after payment of all applicable fees.

The clerk then "issues" the summons and retains the original in the court file. The clerk will file stamp conformed copies (for service and your file).

Next, both the Petition and the Summons must be properly served on the Respondent. 

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