FL-120 is the response to a petition involving a marriage or domestic partnership. It tells the court and the other party the respondent’s position and the orders requested.
Official form
Judicial Council form page. Listed effective date: January 1, 2020. 3 pages. Source checked October 24, 2026.
Using this form
Read all three pages. The form addresses dissolution, legal separation, and nullity, as well as children, support, property, debts, and other requests. Follow the filing and service instructions for your case. The form states that the original response must be filed with proof of service of a copy on the petitioner.
Related forms: Petition for Dissolution (FL-100), Summons (FL-110), and Declaration Under UCCJEA (FL-105).
See How to Initiate a Divorce in Los Angeles County for the starting process and related resources.
