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2. Complete the respondent information and attorney information sections. Required fields include: Respondent's Information, Respondent's Attorney Information, Middle Initial, Last Name, First Name, Mailing Address (including suite), Month, Day, Year of birth, State, City, Work Phone, and Zip Code. Check each entry against official documents to confirm accuracy.
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3. Complete the third-party claimant and claimant's attorney sections. Required fields include: FLEME court case number, Family Court name, Claimant's or Third Party's Information, Middle Initial, Last Name, First Name, Mailing Address (including suite), State, Day, Month, Year, City, Work Phone, and Zip Code. Enter complete and accurate information for every field.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the FL/E-ME-811 used for?
The FL/E-ME-811, also called the Demographic Information Sheet, is a mandatory California family court form. It collects identifying information about the petitioner, respondent, any third-party claimants, their attorneys, and the children involved in a custody or visitation case. Courts use this information to route case documents and deliver court service notices to all parties.
Who must complete this form?
Any individual filing or responding to a child custody or visitation case in a California family court must complete and submit this form. Both the petitioner and the respondent typically fill out their respective sections. If a third-party claimant is involved, that party must also complete the corresponding section.
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