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Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective April 28, 2025

This form is a joint request to the court to end a marriage or domestic partnership through a simplified process. It asks the court to dissolve the relationship if several specific conditions are met by both people filing the form.

The court describes it as: Start a simplified process for divorce if you and your spouse or domestic partner have been married or partners for less than 5 years, do not own or owe very much, do not have children together, do not want spousal or partner support from each other, and you meet all other requirements listed in Summary Dissolution Information (form FL-810) to file this type of case.

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This form is used by two people who are married or in a domestic partnership that has lasted less than five years, have few assets or debts, and do not have minor children together.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
This is a joint petition, meaning both people involved in the marriage or partnership should fill it out together.
What must be true for this form to be used?
The form requires that the couple has been married or partnered for less than five years, has few assets, and has no minor children together.
What happens if we file this form?
If filed, the marriage or partnership will end six months from the date the form is filed, unless the petition is stopped by filing a Notice of Revocation of Petition for Summary Dissolution (form FL-830).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect April 28, 2025.

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