Family Law

FL-398: Notice of Activation of Military Service and Deployment and Request to Modify a Support Order

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This form notifies the court that a parent or spouse is being deployed for military service and requests a temporary change to their child support or spousal support obligations. Military members, ex-spouses, or parents use it to reduce or pause support payments during active duty deployment when their income is affected.

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Forms that go with FL-398

FL-100RequiredPetition — Marriage/Domestic PartnershipThe Petition for Dissolution/Nullity/Legal Separation initiates the nullity case and must be filed to establish the court action that FL-398 ultimately resolves.›FL-110RequiredSummons (Family Law)The Summons (Family Law) is served on the respondent at the start of the nullity proceeding and is required to give the court jurisdiction over the parties.›FL-141RequiredDeclaration Regarding Service of Declaration of DisclosureThe Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure confirms that mandatory financial disclosures were exchanged, which is a prerequisite before a judgment of nullity can be entered.›FL-340Often filed with itFindings and Order After HearingThe Findings and Order After Hearing (or its equivalent judgment attachment) is commonly filed alongside the nullity judgment to address any child custody, support, or property orders connected to the case.›FL-190Next stepNotice of Entry of Judgment (Uniform Parentage—Custody and Support)The Notice of Entry of Judgment is filed immediately after FL-398 is signed by the judge to formally notify both parties that the judgment of nullity has been entered.›

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