How to Fill Out Form FL-141

Form FL-141 at a glance

What it is: Form FL-141 is the Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure and Income and Expense Declaration.

Who signs: The attorney for, petitioner or respondent in this matter signs, and types or prints the name under SIGNATURE.

A filled-in Form FL-141 example: an attorney serves the final declaration of disclosure

Form FL-141 example filled out, example: an attorney serves the final declaration of disclosure
Lee R. Example, attorney for the petitioner, files Form FL-141. Lee mailed the Final Declaration of Disclosure to the other party on 03/02/2026. The picture shows the whole form, and none of its entries is real. The picture cannot mark Petitioner's or Respondent's at the top of the form, so mark Petitioner's there because Lee acts for the petitioner. Preliminary stays empty in Preliminary or Final because only the final declaration was served. In I am the, respondent stays empty because Lee acts for the petitioner. Nothing goes in Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure served on because the final declaration is the one served. In Final Declaration of Disclosure served on, only Petitioner's, the other party and mail are ticked, so the other party's attorney, personal service and Other stay empty because Lee mailed it to the other party. Service of Petitioner's preliminary final declaration of disclosure is left blank because no waiver applies.

How to fill out Form FL-141, box by box

Preliminary or Final

Form FL-141 example filled out, preliminary or Final

Mark Preliminary or Final at the top of the form.

I am the

Form FL-141 example filled out, i am the

After I am the, mark attorney for, petitioner or respondent in this matter.

Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure served on

Form FL-141 example filled out, preliminary Declaration of Disclosure served on

Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (form FL-140), current* Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150), completed Schedule of Assets and Debts (form FL-142) or Community and Separate Property Declarations (form FL-160) with appropriate attachments, all tax returns filed by the party in the two years before service of the preliminary disclosures, and all other required information under Family Code section 2104 were served on:

Mark Petitioner's or Respondent's, then the other party or the other party's attorney, then personal service or mail, and enter the date.

Specify Other.

Final Declaration of Disclosure served on

Form FL-141 example filled out, final Declaration of Disclosure served on

Final Declaration of Disclosure (form FL-140), current* Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150), completed Schedule of Assets and Debts (form FL-142) or Community or Separate Property Declarations (form FL-160) with attachments, and the material facts and information required by Family Code section 2105 were served on:

Mark Petitioner's or Respondent's, then the other party or other party's attorney, then personal service or mail, and enter the date.

Specify Other.

Service of Petitioner's preliminary final declaration of disclosure

Form FL-141 example filled out, service of Petitioner's preliminary final declaration of disclosure

Under Service of 4., mark Petitioner's or Respondent's preliminary or final declaration of disclosure or current income and expense declaration only if it has been waived as follows, then mark the way it was waived.

Mark a. if the parties agreed to waive final declaration of disclosure requirements under Family Code section 2105(d.).

Mark b. if the party has failed to comply with disclosure requirements and the court has granted the request for voluntary waiver of receipt under Family Code section 2107, then enter the date.

Mark c. if this is a default proceeding that does not include a stipulated judgment or settlement agreement and Petitioner waives final disclosure requirements under Family Code section 2110.

Date and signature

Form FL-141 example filled out, date and signature

You declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the form is true and correct.

Sign the form.

Enter the Date.

More rules for Form FL-141

Enter the CASE NUMBER.

Current* in the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure and Final Declaration of Disclosure is defined as completed within the past three months providing no facts have changed. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.260.) Our guide to how long a divorce takes in California walks through each stage of the case.

Common questions about Form FL-141

What is an FL-141 form?

Form FL-141 is the Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure and Income and Expense Declaration. The Judicial Council of California adopted Form FL-141 for mandatory use in Family Law.

Where do I file it?

File this document with the court. Do not file a copy of the Preliminary or Final Declaration of Disclosure or any attachments to either declaration of disclosure with this document. For the other forms in the case, see our list of California divorce papers.

Sources

[1] Form FL-141 (Rev. July 1, 2013), Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure and Income and Expense Declaration, Judicial Council of California (the Official source link on this page).

Form Fl 141 PDF Details

Navigating the complexities of family law proceedings requires a thorough understanding of the mandatory documentation, among which the FL-141 form holds significant importance. This document, officially known as the Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure and Income and Expense Declaration, plays a pivotal role in the divorce process in the Superior Court of California. It is a declaration that verifies the exchange of crucial financial information between parties, inclusive of income, expenses, assets, and debts. The form requires the party filing it to affirm that they have served their preliminary or final disclosures to their spouse or their spouse's attorney. These disclosures consist of the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (FL-140), the Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150), and detailed schedules of assets and debts (FL-142 or FL-160), alongside required tax returns and additional relevant information as mandated by Family Code sections 2104 and 2105. It also covers situations where the exchange of final declarations of disclosure has been mutually waived or legally excused under specific sections of the California Family Code. Ensuring accurate completion and timely service of this documentation is essential for maintaining transparency and fairness throughout the dissolution of marriage proceedings, avoiding delays and promoting an equitable resolution. Furthermore, the form must be filed with the court, emphasizing the procedural requirement to formalize the disclosure process without attaching the actual disclosure documents, thus streamlining the legal formalities while safeguarding personal financial information.

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