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Rules and Forms | Family Law: Summary Dissolution Forms (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
The Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee recommends revising two family law summary dissolution forms, which are mandated by Family Code section 2400, to reflect an increase in the California Consumer Price Index. The committee also recommends additional changes to the forms to respond to issues raised by court professionals that will help joint petitioners more accurately complete and file the forms needed to request a summary dissolution judgment.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective January 1, 2024:
1. Revise Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution (form FL-800) to increase the limitation on assets from $47,000 to $53,000, and increase the $6,000 limit for unpaid community debts to $7,000.
2. Revise the instructional booklet titled Summary Dissolution Information (form FL-810) to reflect the dollar increases made in form FL-800, update instructions to the parties to be consistent with statute and court procedures, and reflect the policies of using gender-neutral terms in statewide forms and keeping forms updated.
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