SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CENTRAL DIVISION, FAMILY COURT, 1555 6TH AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 EAST COUNTY DIVISION, 250 E. MAIN ST., EL CAJON, CA 92020 EAST COUNTY DIVISION, RAMONA, 1428 MONTECITO RD., RAMONA, CA 92065 NORTH COUNTY DIVISION, 325 S. MELROSE DR., VISTA, CA 92081 SOUTH COUNTY DIVISION, 500 3RD AVE., CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 FAMILY LAW JUDGMENT CHECKLIST True Default Case TRUE DEFAULT CASE (no Response filed and NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT between the parties): 1. Submit an original Proof of Service of Summons (one of the following): Proof of Service of Summons (personal service) (optional- JC Form #FL-115). Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt (JC Form #FL-117). Service out-of state - by certified mail with U. S. postal green or pink receipt card signed by the respondent attached (optional- JC Form #FL-115 or out-of-state form). Other (please describe): 2. Submit a Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure (JC Form #FL-141). Submit the Petitioner’s Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (JC Form #FL-140). (submit conformed copy if previously filed) 3. Submit a Request to Enter Default (JC Form #FL-165). Attach one (1) stamped envelope addressed to the respondent with the Superior Court’s return address. 4. Submit a Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution/Legal Separation (JC Form #FL-170). 5. Submit a Judgment (JC Form #FL-180). (preferably on pink paper) Must contain provisions regarding property division and spousal/partner support. Mark 4.f. if petitioner is requesting his/her former name be restored on the petition. Clearly print the full name being requested. 6. If you have Minor Children of the marriage: If there are minor children of the marriage/partnership, complete 4.l. and 4.m. on the judgment. If there are minor children born to the parties prior to the date of marriage/date of registration: Check to see that 7.d. was checked on the petition and then mark 4.k.(2) on the judgment. If 7.d was not checked on petition, an amended petition must be filed and served on the respondent before proceeding with judgment. Proof of Service of the amended complaint being served is also required before proceeding with judgment. Submit an Income and Expense Declaration (JC Form #FL-150). (preferably on green paper) If an Income and Expense Declaration has been previously filed, it must be no more than 60 days old. Submit a Child Custody and Visitation Attachment (JC Form #FL-341). Submit a Child Support Order Attachment (JC Form #FL-342). Submit a Notice of Rights and Responsibilities/Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support Order (JC Form #FL-192). Submit a Child Support Case Registry Form (JC Form #FL-191). SDSC D-238 (New 2/09) FAMILY LAW JUDGMENT CHECKLIST True Default Case Page 1 of 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 7. If you are requesting Spousal/Partner Support be ordered, terminated or reserved: If requesting spousal/partner support be ordered, complete 4.n. on judgment. If terminating the right to support payments, use this language: The court terminates jurisdiction to award spousal (partner) support to either party. If reserving the right to support payments at a future time, use this language: The court reserves jurisdiction to award spousal (partner) support to ___________________________ (one or both parties.). Submit an Income and Expense Declaration (JC Form #FL-150). (preferably on green paper) If an Income and Expense Declaration has been previously filed, it must be no more than 60 days old. Submit a Spousal, Partner or Family Support Order Attachment (JC Form #FL-343). 8. If you are requesting Property Division: Complete 4.o. on the judgment: If there is no property, use the following language for item 4.o.(3). of the judgment: There are no community assets, debts, pension or retirement benefits to be divided. Submit a Property Order Attachment (JC Form #FL-345). 9. Submit a Notice of Entry of Judgment (JC Form #FL-190). Attach two (2) stamped envelopes, with one addressed to each party with the Superior Court’s return address. The names and addresses on the Notice of Entry of Judgment form must match the envelopes exactly. 10. Miscellaneous Verify case number on all forms is correct. Verify party names on all forms match the petition and are spelled correctly. Submit three complete sets of the documents to the court; one original (two-hole punched at the top) and two additional copies. Attach a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage, large enough to return all copies, or an attorney messenger slip, to ensure that copies are returned to you. SDSC D-238 (New 2/09) FAMILY LAW JUDGMENT CHECKLIST True Default Case Page 2 of 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com