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Financial Declaration—Juvenile Dependency

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

This form is a detailed financial report used to show a court how much money a person earns and how much money they spend. It helps a financial evaluator decide if a parent can afford to pay for legal services.

The court describes it as: The financial evaluator reviews this to figure out whether a parent can pay for their lawyer.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in a juvenile dependency case when a financial evaluator needs to review a person's financial situation to determine their ability to pay for legal costs.

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 asks for information from the responsible person regarding their finances. It also has sections for the court and a financial evaluation officer to complete.
What kind of information does it ask for?
It asks for personal details, sources of income like government benefits, employment history, assets, monthly expenses, and costs for required services.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The form itself does not mention a filing fee, but it is used to determine if someone is eligible for a waiver of legal service costs.

Revision history

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

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