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CALIFORNIA JOINT PETITION · FL-700

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A joint petition starts the case. Financial disclosures, a signed agreement, and judgment paperwork still follow. The earliest divorce date is six months and one day after the joint petition is filed; court processing can take longer.

A clearer picture before you begin

FL-100 or FL-700? Here’s what changes.

FileTogether™ changes how you start—not what it takes to finish. Both routes still involve financial disclosure, required documents and court review. This is general information, not advice about which route to choose.

The starting papers

FL-100 · REGULAR PETITION

One spouse files FL-100 and related papers. The other spouse is served with the petition and summons.

FL-700 · JOINT PETITION

Both spouses sign FL-700 and file the joint starting papers. Filing gives both notice and establishes both appearances.

The initial response step

FL-100 · REGULAR PETITION

The served spouse generally has 30 days to respond. If no response is filed, a default process may follow.

FL-700 · JOINT PETITION

There is no separate initial response or default waiting step while the case remains a joint petition.

Court filing fees

FL-100 · REGULAR PETITION

The petitioner pays a first-paper fee unless waived. A response or other first appearance ordinarily brings a second fee. A defaulted spouse’s agreement filed with the judgment does not itself trigger that fee.

FL-700 · JOINT PETITION

The 2026 statewide base fee is $870, covering both petitioners’ appearances. Local surcharges and individual fee waivers can change what is payable.

Financial disclosures

FL-100 · REGULAR PETITION

Preliminary financial disclosures remain part of the process. FL-141 tells the court that the required disclosure documents were served.

FL-700 · JOINT PETITION

Both spouses must exchange preliminary financial disclosures within 60 days of filing. Under FL-700-INFO, each spouse must also file their own Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) with the court. Each files FL-141 as proof that the disclosures were served—not as a substitute for the disclosure documents.

An agreement and judgment

FL-100 · REGULAR PETITION

Finishing requires the applicable judgment papers and any agreement, with court review. An FL-100 petition alone is not a divorce judgment.

FL-700 · JOINT PETITION

Both must reach a complete written agreement and submit the required judgment package. An FL-700 petition alone is not a divorce judgment.

The marriage-ending date

FL-100 · REGULAR PETITION

At least six months from service of the petition and summons or the respondent’s appearance, whichever happens first.

FL-700 · JOINT PETITION

Filing establishes both appearances. FL-700-INFO describes the earliest divorce date as six months and one day after filing. Court processing can take longer.

The 30-day response period is not automatically added on top of the six-month waiting period. Joint filing removes a separate initial service/response step; it does not guarantee an earlier final divorce.

Court fees are separate from Fast Divorce service fees. Confirm current local charges and fee-waiver handling with the court. 2026 court fee schedule · California Courts joint-petition guide

And what about notarizing the agreement?

In a regular default-with-agreement case, the defaulted spouse’s signature on a marital settlement agreement or stipulated judgment must be notarized. Both spouses appear through a joint petition, so that default-specific requirement does not apply in the same way. Separate documents or court requirements may still call for notarization.

This distinction follows Family Code §2338.5, §2331 and §2342.5. It is not a promise that every document can be signed without a notary.

The detail people miss

An opening form. Not a finished case.

Cooperation does not replace disclosure

Knowing about the household finances or sharing the same accounts does not remove the disclosure steps. Preliminary financial disclosures and any eligible waiver of final disclosures are different things.

FL-141 belongs to both routes.

It tells the court that you served the financial disclosures. It is not the exchange itself—and agreement between spouses does not remove preliminary disclosure duties.

Read the official disclosure instructions

Forms, in plain language

The forms below play different roles. Your complete packet depends on the case and current court requirements.

FL-700

The joint petition. It starts the case; it is not the final agreement or judgment.

FL-710

The joint summons. Read its responsibilities and automatic restraining orders before signing.

FL-141

Proof that financial disclosures were served. Used in both routes—not the financial disclosure package itself.

FL-150

The Income and Expense Declaration. Under FL-700-INFO, both spouses must each file their own FL-150 with the court in a FileTogether™ joint-petition case, in addition to exchanging the required preliminary financial disclosures.

FL-144

An eligible waiver of final disclosures. It does not waive preliminary disclosure duties.

FL-180

The judgment form. The court must still review the required judgment papers and enter judgment.

The financial disclosure materials include FL-140, FL-150 and FL-142 or FL-160, with required supporting records. In a FileTogether™ joint-petition case, each spouse files their own FL-150 with the court, along with their own FL-141 confirming disclosure service. This does not mean filing the entire financial disclosure package. Follow the official instructions and current court requirements.

Official court instructions

FL-700-INFO explains how to start a joint-petition case, exchange financial disclosures and complete the required court steps. Section 2 explains filing FL-150 and each spouse’s FL-141.

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One shared start and several steps to finish

Both of you sign the starting petition and participate in the case. The court calls you Petitioner 1 and Petitioner 2. Neither label gives a legal advantage. Filing the joint petition gives both spouses legal notice, so there is no separate service of those opening papers on each other. Later documents can still require service.

You can plan to agree

The court process permits spouses who agree or plan to agree on every issue. That does not make it a process for asking a judge to decide a current dispute. Fast Divorce needs your own legal decisions and written directions before preparing the related documents. An attorney or separate mediator can help when terms are unresolved.

  1. Start together

    Both spouses sign the joint starting papers. The court filing, not your Fast Divorce application or payment, starts the case. Court fees apply to each spouse unless waived.

  2. Exchange the financial picture

    Within 60 days of filing, each spouse must complete and serve financial disclosures. The court also needs the required filings showing those steps were completed.

  3. Put every agreement in writing

    The final agreement must cover the issues in your case, such as property, debts, support, and parenting. Fast Divorce records your decisions in the selected documents; it does not negotiate or decide the terms.

  4. Submit the judgment paperwork

    Both spouses participate in the final agreed paperwork. A petition alone does not complete the divorce. The court reviews the judgment package and may require corrections or additional documents.

  5. Confirm the court result

    Read the entered judgment and the date your marital status ends. Reaching the minimum waiting period does not automatically make you divorced.

A shared start. The right document support.

Joint Petition is the way the case starts. Super Fast Divorce® and Complete Divorce™ describe the document work Fast Divorce accepts. Either service may support a joint petition when the requested work fits its scope.

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More detailed uncontested paperwork and more included revision support.

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$198 discount · Same accepted scope

  • Up to three combined revision rounds
  • Judgment-stage work within accepted scope
  • No extra Fast Divorce service fee merely to add a participating spouse
Read the scope before you choose

Complete offers broader preparation for accepted parenting, support, property, and existing-case details, with up to three combined revision rounds. It does not include legal advice, negotiation, property valuation, tax advice, contested litigation, or QDRO and other retirement-plan division orders. Deed work is included only if expressly accepted in writing.

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Court and third-party costs are separate. Both payment choices receive the same scope within the chosen service. Your entire account balance, including remaining installments and authorized outside costs, must be zero before judgment preparation, assembly, review, finalization, or submission.

Both spouses have their own required documents, consent, and individual access. Adding a spouse to the service does not authorize us to contact them automatically or let either spouse sign or make decisions for the other.

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You should not have to guess whether a service stops at the opening forms. Our accepted services include document work through the judgment stage, with the scope, revision allowance, and payment conditions stated in advance.

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See the full service total and separate outside costs before you commit. Extra work requires your authorization; a joint petition is not a hidden third package.

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We prepare your selected documents, check for missing information and document issues, return drafts for review, and coordinate included filing and service steps at your direction.

Clear tasks for each person

After acceptance and invitation, the Client Portal gives you a place to review tasks, provide records, approve drafts, and message the team. Each participating spouse uses their own access.

What does included closeout cover?

Once requirements are met, your balance is zero, and the work remains within scope, we prepare the agreed judgment documents. If judgment is entered during regular active processing and closeout, the included ordinary certified-copy coordination covers two copies for a joint judgment package signed by both spouses. Extra, special, or later requests and costs outside the allowance are separate.

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Before you FileTogether™

A clear, printable comparison of FL-100 and FL-700—plus the steps that follow, financial records to gather and questions to ask before hiring a document service.

  • Side-by-side starting-route comparison
  • Fees, timing, notarization and disclosures
  • A practical preparation checklist
  • Official California sources and Fast Divorce contact details
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FL-100 or FL-700?

A clearer picture before you begin.

One person starts a regular case. Both spouses start a joint case. Either way, the opening petition is only the beginning.

FileTogether™ is Fast Divorce’s name for its joint-petition document support within an accepted Super Fast Divorce® or Complete Divorce™ service. The court calls the starting route a joint petition . It is not a third priced package or a different court procedure.

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Start

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Disclose

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Agree

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Judgment

Use this guide to understand the differences, gather useful records, and ask better questions. It does not choose a legal route, forms, rights, or agreement terms for you.

Inside: Compare the routes · Fees and signatures · Financial disclosures Preparation checklist · Sources and human help

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Compare the starting routes

01 / THE BIG PICTURE

Two ways to start.

Different openings. The divorce still requires more than a petition. [1, 2, 4, 6, 9]

REGULAR CASE · FL-100

JOINT CASE · FL-700

Who starts and responds

FL-100: One spouse files the petition. The other receives the required opening papers and generally has 30 days after service to respond.

FL-700: Both spouses sign and file the joint starting papers. Both appear by filing; no separate response is required just to start.

Notice at the beginning

FL-100: The opening papers must be served as required. A later default request may be possible if no response is filed; it is not automatic.

FL-700: The joint filing supplies notice of the opening papers to both spouses. Later steps still have service requirements.

The minimum divorce date

FL-100: At least six months generally runs from service of the summons and petition or the respondent’s appearance, whichever is first.

FL-700: FL-700-INFO gives the earliest divorce date as six months and one day after the joint petition is filed.

What still follows

FL-100: Required disclosure, the appropriate agreement or other resolution, and judgment paperwork remain. A regular case can also finish by agreement.

FL-700: Required disclosure, a written agreement and judgment paperwork remain. Filing together does not mean the court has finished the divorce.

Do not add 30 days to six months as a rule. The response deadline and minimum divorce waiting period are different rules. Neither route promises a completion date. You need the court’s entered judgment and its marital-status termination date.

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Court fees and notarization

02 / COSTS AND SIGNATURES

Know the distinctions.

Court costs are separate from Fast Divorce service fees. A shared filing does not mean one spouse’s fee covers the other. [3, 5, 7]

FL-100: filing and responding

The petitioner pays the applicable first-paper fee unless waived. A response or other first appearance can trigger a separate fee for the other spouse. Under item 103 of the statewide fee schedule, a defaulted spouse’s agreement alone does not trigger that first-paper fee.

FL-700: both appearances

The 2026 statewide schedule lists a $870 joint-petition base fee covering both first appearances. Check applicable local additions and each spouse’s fee-waiver position. The court decides waivers. Court waivers do not waive Fast Divorce service fees.

A defaulted spouse’s signature

Section 2338.5 requires notarization of the defaulted spouse’s signature on a marital settlement agreement or stipulated judgment. That does not mean every agreement in every FL-100 case must be notarized.

Not an automatic no-notary promise

Both joint petitioners have appeared, so the default-specific rule does not apply merely because they use FL-700. Separate documents or applicable court requirements can still call for notarization. Check the exact documents.

Ask for a complete cost picture. Separate the service price, court fees, approved outside costs, and any work beyond the accepted scope. No comparison here promises that one legal route is cheaper or faster for your case.

Opening papers are not the finish line

FL-700 and FL-710 are the joint opening papers. FL-700-INFO separately describes the agreement and judgment package, including FL-130, FL-170, FL-180 and FL-190, disclosure compliance and required attachments. The exact documents depend on the case and current requirements. [1]

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Financial disclosures still matter

03 / THE STEP PEOPLE MISS

FL-141 is proof. Not the whole disclosure.

Filing FL-700 starts the joint case. It does not replace either spouse’s duty to disclose the financial picture. [1, 2]

Both spouses still exchange the required information

On the joint route, both spouses must exchange preliminary disclosures within 60 days after filing. FL-700-INFO instructs each spouse to also file their own Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) and their own FL-141 proof of disclosure service with the court. Agreement or shared finances do not remove these duties. Preliminary and final disclosures are different.

FL-140: Declaration of Disclosure: part of the disclosure documents exchanged with the other spouse.

FL-150: Income and Expense Declaration: both spouses must complete and serve their own FL-150, and each must file their own FL-150 with the court.

FL-142 or FL-160: Assets and debts information, with the required supporting financial records. Follow the current instructions for the applicable documents.

FL-141: Declaration Regarding Service: each spouse files their own proof that the required disclosures were served. It is not a substitute for the disclosure documents or the required FL-150 filing.

FL-144: An eligible agreement to waive final disclosure is separate. It does not erase required preliminary disclosure.

Served and filed are not interchangeable. Some records are exchanged with your spouse rather than routinely filed. Follow current court instructions and protect sensitive information. A joint petition does not make the case private or sealed.

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Records and questions to prepare

04 / MAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION USEFUL

Prepare for the next step.

Keep this checklist privately. Do not send records to us until the requested service is accepted and secure instructions are provided.

Any existing court papers and case number

Marriage and residence information

Income records and recent tax returns

Accounts, debts and supporting statements

Real estate, business and digital-asset records

Pension, retirement and investment records

Children’s schedules and support information

Your already-decided agreement terms

Questions that need an attorney’s advice

A private, safe way for each spouse to communicate

Questions worth asking before you hire a service

What work is included after the petition? What costs are separate? How many revision rounds are included? How will each spouse review and approve their own documents? What happens if the requested work changes or cooperation stops?

The court route and the service scope are different

Super Fast Divorce® covers a narrower range of straightforward, already-decided document work. Complete Divorce™ supports more detailed accepted uncontested work. Children or a home do not automatically exclude the court’s joint route, but the requested work still has to fit the accepted service scope.

Fast Divorce does not give legal advice, choose forms or legal options, negotiate terms, value property, provide tax advice, or represent you. Retirement-plan division orders such as QDROs are not included. Deed work is included only if expressly accepted in writing.

Already filed? Do not open a duplicate case because you found this guide. Get advice about any procedural change. If there is pressure, abuse, a protective order, or an urgent legal issue, seek independent legal or safety help; use a safe device.

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Official sources and next steps

05 / KNOW WHERE THE INFORMATION COMES FROM

Official guidance and help.

Forms, local requirements and fees can change. The source list below supports this September 5, 2026 edition; check the current instructions before filing.

1. California Courts: FL-700-INFO

Joint-petition steps, disclosure and judgment instructions.

2. California Courts: Joint-petition disclosures

What to prepare, exchange and file.

3. 2026 statewide civil fee schedule

Joint filing fee and current statewide fee categories.

4. California Family Code section 2331

Opening service and joint-petitioner appearances.

5. California Family Code section 2338.5

Notarization of the defaulted spouse’s agreement signature.

6. California Family Code section 2339

Minimum divorce waiting period.

7. California Family Code section 2342.5

Joint process, appearances and revocation.

8. California Courts: Joint-petition overview

Read the official overview and linked forms.

9. California Courts: Response options

The usual 30-day response deadline and default options.

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Official source 1: California Courts: FL-700-INFO. https://courts.ca.gov/documents/fl700info.pdf

Official source 2: California Courts: Joint-petition disclosures. https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/divorce/joint-petition/financial-disclosures

Official source 3: 2026 statewide civil fee schedule. https://courts.ca.gov/system/files/file/statewide-civil-fee-schedule-eff-01012026.pdf

Official source 4: California Family Code section 2331. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&sectionNum=2331.

Official source 5: California Family Code section 2338.5. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&sectionNum=2338.5.

Official source 6: California Family Code section 2339. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&sectionNum=2339.

Official source 7: California Family Code section 2342.5. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&sectionNum=2342.5.

Official source 8: California Courts: Joint-petition overview. https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/divorce/joint-petition

Official source 9: California Courts: Response options. https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/divorce/respond-options

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Starting together

What is a joint petition for divorce in California?

It is a way for both spouses to start one divorce case together using FL-700 and the related starting papers. It is available from January 1, 2026. Both participate, exchange financial disclosures, and work toward a written agreement before submitting the final judgment paperwork.

Do we have to agree on everything before we file?

You can agree or plan to agree on all issues. FL-700 warns against using it if you disagree on legal issues. Having details still to discuss is different from needing a judge to resolve a dispute. Ask an attorney if that distinction is unclear. Fast Divorce does not resolve disagreements or choose a legal route.

Is FL-700 the same as summary dissolution?

No. Summary dissolution is a separate procedure using FL-800, with its own eligibility limits. The newer FL-700 joint-petition route is not restricted to short marriages, no children, or small estates in the same way. Review the official instructions or ask an attorney about which process applies.

Can we use a joint petition if we have children or a home?

Those facts do not automatically exclude the FL-700 court process. Children require additional documents, including a signed FL-105 from each parent under FL-700. A home, retirement, or support terms may also need additional work or outside professional advice. Fast Divorce service scope is a separate question from court-process availability.

Do both spouses have to live in California?

For an ordinary divorce, the residence rule generally requires at least one spouse to have lived in California for six months and the filing county for three months. FL-700 lists distinct provisions for legal separation, California domestic partnerships, and certain same-sex marriages. Ask an attorney about exceptions and jurisdiction.

Does Petitioner 1 have an advantage over Petitioner 2?

No legal advantage comes from that label. Keep each person’s designation consistent. Where a later form uses Petitioner and Respondent, Petitioner 1 uses Petitioner and Petitioner 2 uses Respondent.

Do we still serve papers on one another?

There is no separate service of the joint petition and joint summons on each other at the start. Later steps, including financial disclosures and any revocation papers, still have service requirements. Filing jointly does not mean that nothing ever needs to be served.

Disclosures, timing and judgment

When can we actually be divorced?

FL-700-INFO states that the earliest divorce date is six months and one day from filing the joint petition. Court review and unfinished tasks may make it longer. You need an entered judgment and must check its marital-status termination date. Legal separation has no comparable waiting period and does not end the marriage.

Can we skip financial disclosures because we already agree?

No. Each spouse must complete and serve the required preliminary disclosures within 60 days of filing. An eligible waiver of final disclosures is a separate step; it does not erase preliminary disclosure duties. Never leave out property or income to make the paperwork simpler.

Is the whole financial file filed with the court?

No. FL-700-INFO distinguishes documents served on the other spouse from documents filed in court. It instructs filing FL-150 and each person’s FL-141; other preliminary disclosure materials listed there are served rather than routinely filed. Other court requirements can still apply. Filing together does not make the case private or sealed.

Is a signed petition enough to finish?

No. The agreement and judgment package are separate. FL-700-INFO identifies FL-130, FL-170, FL-180, and FL-190, plus final disclosure compliance or an eligible FL-144 waiver, and any required attachments. The exact forms depend on your case and current court requirements.

Changes, safety and service support

What if one of us changes our mind?

Either spouse can revoke the joint petition before judgment through the required filings and service. FL-720 goes with the applicable amended petition or amended response in the same case. Revocation changes the process; it does not close the case, undo either spouse’s appearance, or restart the original filing date for relevant deadlines.

Can I get a default if my spouse stops cooperating?

Do not assume that. Both spouses have appeared by filing jointly, and revocation does not undo those appearances. A spouse becoming unresponsive does not turn the case into an ordinary true default. Get legal advice about the next steps; Fast Divorce reviews any change in requested work before accepting additional services.

What if we need a temporary custody or support order?

A request for orders requires moving out of the joint process. Family Code section 2342.5 requires the applicable amended pleading before or with the request. Review current court instructions and get legal advice promptly. An urgent order or legal deadline should not wait for routine document-service messages.

Are there restrictions while the case is open?

Yes. The joint summons includes automatic temporary restraining orders that apply on filing. Read the actual FL-710 before signing; it addresses matters such as property, insurance, and children. Ask an attorney about what you may or may not do.

What if there has been abuse or pressure to sign?

FL-700-INFO says the joint process may not be right where there has been domestic violence or a protective or restraining order. Seek independent legal or safety help. You do not need your spouse’s permission to ask about protection. Do not use a shared device or shared download if it would put you at risk.

What if a child support agency is involved?

Tell the court and your service provider. FL-700-INFO explains additional requirements when a parent receives CalWORKs, including local child support agency involvement in the proposed judgment. Do not assume an agreement between parents alone resolves those requirements.

Is there an extra Fast Divorce fee for the second spouse?

There is no extra Fast Divorce service fee merely to add a participating spouse under the current service model. Each spouse has their own required consent, contracts, and access. Court fees and outside costs remain separate, and additional work outside the accepted scope requires authorization.

What if we cannot afford court fees?

A court fee waiver may be available. Each spouse’s fee-waiver position must be addressed. If requested, Fast Divorce can prepare the request from your facts and directions. The court decides; a court fee waiver does not waive Fast Divorce service fees.

Can Fast Divorce tell us what to agree to?

No. We prepare selected documents at your specific direction. Legal advice, choosing forms or legal options, negotiation, and mediation are not included. You may use a licensed attorney for advice while separately using Fast Divorce for accepted document preparation.

We already filed an FL-100 case. Should we start over?

Do not open a duplicate case because you found this page. An existing regular case may still finish by agreement. Review the Already Filed information and get legal advice about any proposed procedural change. Fast Divorce reviews existing records and requested scope before accepting work.

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FileTogether™ is Fast Divorce’s name for this shared-start experience. The court procedure is a joint petition; it is not a separate court form, a third Fast Divorce package, or a court endorsement. Filing together does not seal a case.

Official sources · Checked September 5, 2026