Family Court Request for Order (RFO). Your declaration, in your words.
FL-300 preparation, guideline support calculations, and filing instructions for custody, support, and visitation modifications. Bilingual. Reviewed with you before anything is filed.
80% of California divorce cases involve at least one self-represented litigant by the time judgment is rendered. (2023 California Law Review (citing Judicial Council data) · source)
Hablamos Español · Spanish-speaking? Call and we'll answer en Español.
How does family court rfo work with C2C Legal?
Three steps. No hourly surprises. You see every word before anything is signed or filed.
- 1
Free 10–15 minute intake
We confirm whether your matter is an initial RFO, a modification, or a response to one filed against you. Flat fee quoted before any paperwork starts.
- 2
We prepare FL-300 + your declaration
Your facts, your words. We do guideline support calculations using Disso Master / X-Spouse where required, and prepare any supporting declarations.
- 3
Filing + hearing prep
We give you a filing checklist for your county, walk you through service requirements, and prep you for what the judge will ask at the hearing.
What do you get with a C2C Family Court RFO package?
- FL-300 Request for Order prepared in your name
- Income & Expense Declaration (FL-150) prepared
- Guideline child or spousal support calculations where applicable
- Personal declaration drafted in your voice
- County-specific filing checklist with deadlines
- Hearing prep so you walk in knowing what to expect
What should you bring to your family court rfo appointment?
Showing up with these makes the first appointment efficient, and it costs nothing if you don't have all of them yet. We'll work with what you have.
- 1.Existing court orders (custody, support, visitation)
- 2.Your last 2 pay stubs + most recent tax return
- 3.List of upcoming custody/visitation conflicts you want resolved
- 4.A timeline of what changed since the last order
- 5.Any messages or records relevant to the modification request
How much does family court rfo cost with a C2C bonded LDA?
Flat fees, disclosed before you start. No retainer roulette, no surprise hourly bills.
Payment: 50% to start, 50% at filing. No retainer roulette. We don't take payment until you've seen the work plan.
Court filing fees, notary fees, and recording fees are separate and quoted at intake. We don't mark them up.
Final quote confirmed at your free consultation. We don't take payment until you've seen the work plan.
Common questions about family court rfo in California
Not sure family court rfo is the right path for you?
If your RFO involves restraining-order issues, complex business income, or a contested custody dispute with safety concerns, you'll likely need an attorney. We'll tell you that directly and refer you to one. Many post-judgment modifications do not need full attorney representation.
If your case turns out to need a licensed attorney, we'll refer you to one we trust and explain why. No charge for the call.
Call (909) 420-0100. Tell us what's going on.Hablamos Español · Spanish-speaking? Call and we'll answer en Español.
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Compliance: C2C Legal Services Inc. provides self-help document preparation services only. We are not attorneys, not a law firm, and do not provide legal advice or court representation. All services are provided at your specific direction.
C2C Legal Services Inc. proporciona servicios de preparación de documentos de autoayuda solamente. No somos abogados, no somos un bufete de abogados y no proporcionamos asesoría legal ni representación en la corte. Los servicios se proporcionan según sus indicaciones específicas.
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