Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The petition shall:
(a) Allege that a controversy exists between the spouses or parents and request the aid of the court to effect a reconciliation or an amicable settlement of the controversy.
(b) State the name and age of each minor child whose welfare may be affected by the controversy.
(c) State the name and address of the petitioner or the names and addresses of the petitioners.
(d) If the petition is presented by one spouse or parent only, the name of the other spouse or parent as a respondent, and state the address of that spouse or parent.
(e) Name as a respondent any other person who has any relation to the controversy, and state the address of the person if known to the petitioner.
(f) If the petition arises out of an instance of domestic violence, so state generally and without specific allegations as to the incident.
(g) State any other information the court by rule requires.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Family Code - FAM § 1833 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/family-code/fam-sect-1833/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)