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Guide to Case Management

Your goal is to obtain a Judgment

There are 4 critical events in every case

Questions about the process?

You are here so the Judge can

The Family Law Facilitator's Office can help

The path taken to reach your goal depends upon

  • Serving the Petition
  • Filing a Response
  • Exchanging financial information
  • Obtaining your Judgment
  • Review your progress
  • Make sure no one is lost or forgotten
  • Encourage settlement
  • Identify your next steps
  • Refer you to helpful resources

Neil Bowman-Davis

Olga Medina

825 Brown Street

Napa, CA 94559

(707) 299-1137

  • your diligence and persistence
  • the complexity of the issues
  • both parties willingness to communicate and compromise

Serving the Petition

Your case does not begin until the other party is served.

There are many different ways to serve papers:

  • in Person
  • by Mail
  • by Substituted Service
  • by Publication or by Posting

If you are having trouble with service, contact the Family Law Facilitator.

Filing a Response

Once served, the Respondent may file papers.

The Respondent has at least 30 days to file a formal Response.

Once the 30 days expires, the Petitioner may request a Default.

A Default prevents the Respondent from contesting the case.

Exchanging Financial Information

You must complete and serve financial papers to the other party.

Complete the following 3 forms:

  • Declaration of Disclosure
  • Schedule of Assets & Debts
  • Income & Expense Declaration

Attach all supporting documents to your disclosure forms.

File proof that the disclosures are complete with the clerk.

Questions?

Contact the Family Law Facilitator's Office

Obtaining Your Judgment

Your case is not over until you obtain a Judgment

How you get the Judgment depends upon whether:

  • a Response is filed or not,
  • you have an agreement with the other party, or
  • you need a Judge to make decisions for you.

Neil Bowman-Davis

Olga Medina

825 Brown Street

Napa, CA 94559

(707) 299-1137

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