FL‑150 - Income & Expense Declaration Checklist
FL‑150 is one of the most common California family-law financial disclosures. This page helps you gather the right documents and avoid inconsistencies. Educational only - not legal advice.
What to gather
- Recent paystubs (and proof of other income)
- Recent tax return(s) + W‑2/1099 (if available)
- Health insurance costs and child-related recurring costs
- Bank statements/credit statements (to sanity-check totals)
Common mistakes
- Numbers that don’t match paystubs/tax returns
- Guessing expenses without a consistent method
- Forgetting to attach required supporting documents
- Omitting self-employment or variable income context
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Accuracy & sources
Last reviewed: 2026-03-02. This page is educational only - not legal advice.
Official sources
- California Courts Self‑Help - FL‑150 (Income and Expense Declaration):
https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/jcc-form/FL-150
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