When you need the Court to make decisions about important issues in your California family law case, figuring out how to request those orders can feel overwhelming. Whether you're trying to establish new orders, change existing ones, or resolve a disagreement with the other party, it's important to understand the process and how to effectively present your requests to the Court.

This comprehensive California guide walks you step-by-step through the process of preparing and filing a Request for Order (FL-300), including identifying the orders you're requesting, preparing a persuasive supporting declaration, gathering evidence, filing and serving your paperwork, and preparing for your hearing.

Whether your RFO involves child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, attorney's fees, or other family law matters, this resource provides practical guidance to help you prepare an organized, well-supported request and clearly explain to the Court why the orders are necessary.

What's Included:

• Comprehensive step-by-step guide explaining how to complete FL-300, prepare your supporting documents, calculate deadlines, file and serve your paperwork, and prepare for your hearing.

  
  

• Customizable Word declaration template with highlighted instructions, optional provisions, and prompts to help you explain the orders you're requesting and the facts supporting them.

  
  

• Completed examples showing how to properly complete the necessary court forms and prepare a supporting declaration.

  
  

• Practical guidance on financial disclosures, exhibits, court procedures, and hearing preparation to help you avoid common mistakes and understand what to expect.

  
  

• BONUS: Editable Reply Declaration Template + Completed Example to help you prepare a written Reply to the other party's Responsive Declaration. Because there is no standard Judicial Council form specifically for a Reply declaration, these additional resources provide a helpful starting point for preparing your own.

Created by a California Certified Family Law Specialist, this resource is designed to help self-represented individuals navigate the process, protect their interests, and approach their hearing with greater confidence.