Summons (Family Law)
Judicial Council of California · Family Law
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Last updated July 21, 2026
This form notifies a defendant that they are being sued in family court and tells them when and where they must appear in court. Family law attorneys and self-represented litigants use it to formally serve notice in cases involving divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, and property division.
This form must be printed and filled by hand, or opened in Adobe Acrobat.