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Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution or Legal Separation (Family Law)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 17, 2020

This form is a declaration used to ask the court for a final judgment in a divorce or legal separation when the case is either uncontested (both sides agree) or proceeding by default (one side does not respond). It asks the filer to confirm facts about property, support, and custody so the judge can make final orders.

The court describes it as: Tell the court more about your request to enter a judgment based on an agreement or the default of your spouse or domestic partner.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when the parties have reached an agreement or when one party has not responded to the court's filing. It helps the court finalize decisions about property division, child support, and spousal support.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form can be filled out by either the petitioner or the respondent party in the case.
What does it ask for?
It asks the court to approve final orders regarding property, child support, and spousal support based on agreements or default status.
Is a lawyer required to file this?
The form is for filing with the court, and it includes sections for attorneys, but it is a document that parties use to declare facts to the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 17, 2020.

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