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Summons—Joint Petition (Family Law)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is a notice and official document used when two people file together to start a legal case about ending a marriage or legal partnership. It informs the people involved about their immediate legal duties and includes standard restraining orders.

The court describes it as: Tells you your rights and responsibilities in cases started by using Petition—Dissolution or Legal Separation (form FL-700).

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when two people file together to start a case for divorce or legal separation. It serves as a notice of their rights and responsibilities at the start of the legal process.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Summons—Joint Petition that tells people their rights and responsibilities when starting a case for divorce or legal separation together.
Does this form include restraining orders?
Yes, the form includes standard family law restraining orders that are effective immediately against both people involved.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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