Family Law
FL-115: Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law)
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This form is used to document that a defendant in a family law case (like divorce or custody) has been officially notified about the lawsuit by having the court papers delivered to them. A process server, sheriff, or other authorized person who delivered the papers would complete and file this form to prove to the court that the defendant was properly notified.
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FL-110RequiredSummons (Family Law)The Summons (Family Law) is the document that FL-115 proves was served on the respondent, making it a prerequisite for the proof of service.›FL-100RequiredPetition — Marriage/Domestic PartnershipThe Petition for Dissolution/Legal Separation/Nullity is the initiating document filed alongside the summons and must be served on the respondent at the same time, necessitating proof of that service.›FL-120Next stepResponse — Marriage/Domestic PartnershipThe Response to the Petition (Family Law) is commonly filed by the respondent after they have been served, and FL-115 confirms that service was properly completed before a response is due.›
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FL-105Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)›FL-117Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt›FL-130Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (Family Law—Uniform Parentage—Custody and Support)›FL-140Declaration of Disclosure›FL-141Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure›FL-142Schedule of Assets and Debts›