The Wonderful FL-300: A California Court Classic

In the vast landscape of California court forms, there’s one that stands tall — dependable, adaptable, and ready to make an entrance in many family law matters. We’re talking about the FL-300, Request for Order.

If you’ve never heard of it, the FL-300 might sound like the latest off-road vehicle or a vintage train engine. But in reality, it’s a piece of paper that can set big things in motion. This little workhorse is how one party in a family law case can officially ask the court for something — whether that’s a hearing date, a change to an existing order, or a brand new order altogether.

Why It’s So Beloved (and Sometimes Feared)

The FL-300 isn’t flashy. It’s not colorful. But it has a certain charm:

  • It gets straight to the point. No small talk here — it tells the court exactly what you’re requesting.

  • It’s flexible. The same form covers many different requests, from custody scheduling to spousal support changes.

  • It sets the stage. Once filed and served, it starts the countdown to your court date.

In short, the FL-300 is like the ranch foreman of the courthouse — it rounds up the issues, gets everyone’s attention, and makes sure the job gets moving.

The Joy of Checking Boxes

One of the best things about the FL-300? You get to check boxes. Each one is a ready-made headline for your request, and they cover a lot of ground:

  • Change Spousal Support – Adjust the amount or terms.

  • Change Child Support – Request a new calculation or terms.

  • Child Custody & Visitation (Parenting Time) – Change the schedule or legal/physical custody details.

  • Property Control – Decide who manages, uses, or cares for certain property.

  • Attorney’s Fees & Costs – Ask the court to order the other party to pay.

  • Other Orders – That mysterious box where you can specify something not covered above.

There’s a certain satisfaction in marking the box that matches your purpose — like circling the item you want on an old café menu. Each box is a signal to the court about exactly what you want to talk about.

At Mojave Legal Docs, we appreciate tools like the FL-300 — practical, versatile, and straight to the point.

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