FL-150: Income and Expense Declaration
Money paperwork, own lane - keep the financial snapshot separate from your custody request.
FL-150 is California's official Income and Expense Declaration. You use it to give the court and the other party your financial information so the court can make orders about support, attorney fees, and other costs. It is not the form where you ask for custody or visitation - that is generally FL-300. FL-150 may accompany an FL-300 packet when you request child or spousal support. Jurisdiction facts stay on FL-105.
Official sources
- FL-150 PDF (English): https://courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/courts/default/2024-11/fl150.pdf
- California Courts Self-Help (FL-150): https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/FL-150
When to use FL-150
California Courts Self-Help states that FL-150 gives your financial information to the court for orders about support, attorney fees, and other costs. You may need it when child support, spousal support, or fee issues are in your case, including when those issues are requested on a Request for Order (FL-300). The form instructions ask you to attach pay stubs and bring tax return copies to hearings. County filing and service rules may vary - confirm locally with official court resources or counsel you hire.
What FL-150 is
- Income proof aligned to fields on the form
- Recurring expenses with a sane methodology
- Attachments local rules expect
- Numbers that match other sworn statements
What FL-150 is not
- A custody motion narrative
- A substitute for FL-105 residence history
- A place to hide variable income
- A PDF you rough in and fix later under pressure
FL-150 (this form)
Income and Expense Declaration: financial disclosure for support, fees, and related money orders.
Organize your financial disclosure notes
MyCustodyCoach can help you gather income, expense, and pay-stub notes in one place before you complete FL-150 or talk with counsel. MCC does not file forms for you and is not a substitute for a lawyer.
Related guides
More California forms
State guides (overview)
General support (not California-specific)
FL-150 questions
What is California FL-150?
FL-150 is California's Judicial Council Income and Expense Declaration. You use it to give the court and the other party your financial information so the court can make orders about child support, spousal or domestic partner support, attorney fees, and other costs. It is a financial disclosure form, not a custody request form.
Where can I download the official FL-150 PDF?
The Judicial Council publishes FL-150 on courts.ca.gov. The current English PDF is at courts.ca.gov (Rev. September 1, 2024). California Courts Self-Help also hosts the form at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/FL-150 with language options. Use the official links on this page rather than third-party copies.
When is FL-150 used in a family law case?
California Courts Self-Help states that FL-150 gives your financial information to the court for orders about support, attorney fees, and other costs. It is commonly required when support or financial issues are before the court, including when child or spousal support is requested on a Request for Order (FL-300). Exact timing depends on your case type and county rules.
Is FL-150 filed with the court?
Yes. FL-150 is a mandatory Judicial Council form filed in Superior Court family law proceedings when the court requires financial disclosure. You may also need to serve it on the other party as part of your filing packet. Local filing, copy, and service rules vary by county - check with your court clerk or Family Law Facilitator.
How is FL-150 different from FL-300?
FL-150 is the Income and Expense Declaration for financial disclosure. FL-300 is the Request for Order where you ask the court to make new or changed orders, such as custody, visitation, or support. Parenting facts and requested orders belong on FL-300 and related declarations; income and expense numbers belong on FL-150.
What documents may need to be attached or brought with FL-150?
The FL-150 form instructions state that you should attach copies of pay stubs for the last two months and proof of any other income, and take a copy of your latest federal tax return to the court hearing. You may use form FL-155 instead of FL-150 only if you meet the requirements listed on FL-155. Confirm any additional local attachment rules with official court resources.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-03
MyCustodyCoach is not a law firm. Court rules, fees, and form versions change by county; confirm what applies to your case with official court resources or counsel you hire.