FL 170: Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution/Legal Separation

[@AvnetnewsNet]

Cannot overstate how helpful your video's are. Thanks much.

[@tophypes1180]

I am paralegal student. Great explanation! Thank you!

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

Thank you very much. Good luck in your future legal endeavors.

[@kikoeart3021]

Thank you so much for making these - so helpful and generous of you!

[@paulrabanal4295]

Extremely gracious and Very helpful! Thank you for your videos!

[@marrienmejia]

Helpful for my homework! Thank you.

[@pinkhamlawt5374]

You are very welcome.

[@malihehdavari9813]

Thank you Mr. Pinkham for your instruction. I found it very helpful. I am wondering if you have any instruction for filling out form FL-180?

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

I'm sorry it took so long to respond. I was out of town for 4 days. Yes, there is definitely a video that explains and assists in completing the FL-180.

[@audreyliverman563]

I can't find your video for the FL-180

[@audreyliverman563]

Your videos are SO helpful! I just found them and I wish I found them a long time ago. What do I mark on this form for $0 child support and $0 spousal support for / from either party? AND no visitation schedule, as my son is almost 18 years old.

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

Thank you for the compliment. We always appreciate the nice words. Now, I cannot give you really solid advice because i don't know if you are doing a default, an agreed upon (stipulated) judgment or what. So, i would only be guessing. I would advise you to ask fro some very specific advice from a local attorney reviewing your docs and requests. But, if you cant afford approximately $600 (which is what we would charge to go through all your docs and advise you), you may get away with this. As far as custody and visitation goes, that you can just mark 6(a) and "Not Changed", then leave the rest of #6 blank. But, agreeing to $0 child support is tricky. The court will be concerned about that. Mark $0 for child support and make sure you make a note on the #7 section that the child is ALMOST 18 years old. That might fly. I wish you the best, but if you decide to have us review your paperwork, please feel free to email me at: [e-mail] and we can discuss that. Best.

[@PamCunningham-j3i]

Hello. On the FL-170 on page 2, #6. If there is no Custody and Visitation order in place can I check box d and if so what do I state to the judge.

[@toushay73]

You skipped over 8e... If we are uncontested and are electing to do 'family support' in lieu of child support or spousal support, how do we fill out this form in relation to those items? Do we still fill out item #7 and attach the calculator print out, or do we skip past item #7 since the 'family support' is a calculation we agree upon that has little or nothing to do with the calculators?

[@libnisamiramartinez9132]

The responder can filed and sign this form? I really need this information!!! Thank you!

[@chelseymarino7250]

Hello, I see this is an old video, hopefully you can still help, what if I am the respondent. the petitioner stopped participating in the case after the first filing. I just went before the judge and won by default. How would I answer number 4? Thank you

[@tiffanymperez87]

If my husband and I have already agreed on child custody and visitation and child support is not needed and is stated in the stipulation of marriage do I still need to check boxes 6 and 7?

[@shannafunk7879]

I really enjoy your videos as they give more in-depth info on each form and what they are really looking for. Do both parties (petitioner and Respondent) need to fill out or at least sign form 170? Or just Petitioner (me, in my case)?

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

The Declaration for Default or Uncontested Dissolution is ONLY signed and filed by one party. It can be either party, but only one. If you are filing it, your spouse need not sign it.

[@Ah-yd9cy]

If Im the respondent but did not file a response, and the case went into default. Can I submit the final judgement papers?

[@WAWANJUGBUBI]

Do you have a video explaining FL180 :( i am little confused. Saw that you commented on someone below but, no video :(

[@bridony225]

Thanks so much for this! It's so helpful! Quick question: In question 7, what if I have the child support calculator numbers and I'm asking for less support than the calculator suggests? Can I just not check 1, 2, or 3 and just put it on FL-180?

[@ocdivorcelawyers]

You are very welcome. I am happy my videos are making a difference. The answer is “Sort of”. Mark the box next to #7, and then mark #7(a)(3) and then in the large space below, put, “See FL342(a)”. If you are agreeing to a child support order that is BELOW GUIDELINE, then you MUST file an FL-342(a) form which is a form when there is going to be a NON-Guideline support order. I hope this helps.

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

I'm sorry for the late response. You absolutely must mark #7 on the FL-170 if you have children. And, what you are asking for is "Less than guideline support", so you will need to complete and file the form for that. Best.

[@lancedarling2936]

This was very helpful. What about Quesition 17? For a Declaration for Default Dissolution, Do we check the box?

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

Not likely. That box is only checked if you are doing a partial judgment to end the "status" of your marriage ONLY. Status of the marriage is just changing your "status" from married to single. That means to say, if you are also dealing with any property issues, child custody of child support issues or spousal support issues, or frankly, anything OTHER than status, then that box is NOT checked. I hope this is helpful.

[@rebeccam7491]

What do I check off if I already filed a preliminary and final financial disclosure? My ex has been incarcerated through this whole process up until last wednesday. I have a restraining order on file against him and I have sole custody and a child support case open but since he's not working and will have a difficult time finding a job since he'll be on Megan's Law for the rest of his life. I have no desire to get spousal support and same with giving him support. I'm not working at the moment because of being on government assistance and having a fee waiver. he left me with nothing but debt when he was arrested. I do plan on finding work after my divorce is final. i don't plan on living off the system seeing as I never thought I'd need it but it has helped me get back on my feet and go back to school so that I can support my daughter and I.

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

I am sincerely unsure what you are asking me. There are many forms you will need to finalize your divorce, not just this one.

[@rebeccam7491]

@@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153 I have all the forms I need to finalize my divorce printed out and ready to be filled in. Plan on doing the workshop. I'm not asking for child support or spousal support and as for custody I get sole custody since he will be on Megan's Law for the rest of his life.

[@chairgraveyard4790]

I needed to know what to do with box 17 (check or leave unchecked and you skipped right over it and said the form was done.

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

Sorry about that. It is highly unlikely that you need to mark that box. If you are doing a judgment for ONLY ending the status of your marriage, which is unlikely, you would make that box. If you are doing a regular judgement ending your marriage, including all issues, property and everything, leave it blank.

[@chairgraveyard4790]

@@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153 Thank you so much, that's very helpful! Thanks for replying and so quickly.

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

My pleasure.

[@megasab1]

So I defaulted and got served with this form FL 170 FL 180 and FL 190. I want to respond can still do it? Because there are debts while married and she put no debt.

[@pinkhamassociatesap.l.c.4153]

No. Once your default has been taken, you are no longer able to file anything. In order for you to get back into the case, you have a VERY LIMITED amount of time to file a motion to set aside the default, and file your Response. This is a technical motion, and you only have one try at this, please hire a Family Law Attorney to help you file this motion and get past this problem. We would be happy to do this work for you. call us tomorrow to discuss. 714-730-0111.

[@saraahmad1318]

Thanks..