The usual way is called a regular dissolution. Summary dissolution is a shorter and easier way. But not everybody can use it.
Who can use it: you can use summary dissolution only if all of the booklet's statements are true about you at the time you file Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution.
Filing: you prepare and file Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution (form FL-800) with the superior court clerk in your county.
When final: your divorce will be final six months after you file your Joint Petition for Summary Dissolution.
Revocation: during the six months while you wait for your divorce to become final, either of you can stop the process of summary dissolution if you change your mind.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | FL-810 |
| Form Length | 22 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 420 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 60+ min |
| Edition | April 28, 2025 |
| Issuing agency | Judicial Council of California |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | FL-810, FL810, FL 810, Form FL-810, California FL-810, Summary Dissolution Information |
| Official source | FL-810 (Rev April 28, 2025), Judicial Council of California |
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