INSTRUCTIONS: CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL STATEMENT (SIMPLIFIED) (Form Fl-155)

Couples who divorce need to complete financial statements in order for the court to rule how property and assets should be divided. The California Financial Statement (Simplified) can only be filled out by people who are not self-employed, who are not involved in an alimony or attorney's fees dispute, and who meet the restrictions listed on the bottom of page two concerning sources of income. Be sure to read the bottom of page two to determine if you can fill out this form or must fill out Form FL-150 instead. Both forms can be obtained from the website of the California Courts system.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 1: Enter your name or that of your attorney at the top of page, as well as the applicable address. Enter your name and that of the other party in the dispute, the address of the court which is hearing your case, and the case number you have been assigned.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 2: Question one concerns welfare income. Indicate if you receive income from any of the listed programs.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 3: Questions two and three require you to note any children and custody arrangements.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 4: Questions four and five require you to list your tax filing status and detail all sources of income.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 5: Detail all child-related expenses in response to questions six and seven.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 6: Question eight requires you to detail all average monthly expenditures.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 7: Concerning question nine, provide the address of your place of employment and describe your job history.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 8: Question ten requires you to estimate the average pre-tax monthly income of the other party in the dispute. In response to question eleven, detail the income of your current spouse, if any.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 9: If you wish to provide additional information about your financial situation, attach as many additional papers as necessary. You may also include page three of Form FL-150 if your case involves child support payments.

California Financial Statement (Simplified) FL-155 Step 10: Print and sign your name. Indicate if you are the plaintiff or respondent.