Serving California Family Law Documents? Use FL-330 Proof of Personal Service

If you’re involved in a California family law case and need to serve documents like a Request for Order or Income and Expense Declaration, you’ll likely need to complete an FL-330 Proof of Personal Service. Learn why Countrywide Process, LLC is the professional partner attorneys and legal staff trust to ensure compliance with the law.

What Is FL-330 and When Is It Required?

The FL-330 (Proof of Personal Service) form is required in California family law cases when specific documents must be personally served to another party. This means a non-party individual (age 18 or older) hand-delivers documents directly to the respondent or opposing party. This form is then filed with the court to prove that service occurred lawfully.

Personal service is the gold standard of legal notification and is mandatory for certain types of documents before hearings can move forward.

Documents That Require FL-330 in California Family Law Cases

Countrywide Process, LLC regularly handles the service of the following documents which must be proven using FL-330:

• FL-300 – Request for Order
  
• FL-320 – Responsive Declaration to Request for Order
  
• FL-150 – Income and Expense Declaration
  
• FL-140 – Declaration of Disclosure
  
• FL-142  – Schedule of Assets and Debts
  
• FL-160 – Property Declaration
  
• FL-410 – Order to Show Cause for Contempt
  
• DV-100 / DV-110 / DV-120 – Domestic Violence Restraining Order Related Documents
  
• Post-judgment motions to modify custody, visitation, or support
  
• Any Notice of Hearing filed with a motion

Why Choose Countrywide Process for Serving Family Law Documents

Countrywide Process, LLC is a three-generation California-based legal support service provider, trusted by law firms, legal departments, and self-represented litigants for accurate and timely service of process. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Routine, Priority, Urgent and On-Demand service options across California
  
• First attempt guarantee within 3 business days for routine serves
  
• 24/7 access to updates and proof of service (with online account)
  
• Friendly, professional process servers familiar with family law matters
  
• Judicial Council-approved proofs of service with quality assurance
  

Our team ensures that your FL-330 is completed correctly and filed timely, avoiding delays in your family law matter.

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FAQs About FL-330 and Personal Service in California

Q1: What is the FL-330 form used for?
 A: It proves that specific family law documents were personally served on the other party.

Q2: Who can serve documents using FL-330?
 A: Any adult (18+) who is not a party to the case may perform the personal service.

Q3: Can I serve the documents myself?
 A: No. The server must be a neutral third party not a party to the action.

Q4: What happens if I serve by mail instead?
 A: Some family law documents require personal service. Mail service would be invalid in those cases and you’d need to serve it properly.

Q5: What happens if service is late or incomplete?
 A: The court may postpone your hearing or dismiss your motion.

Q6: How does Countrywide Process help with FL-330?
 A: We assign professional process servers to complete personal service and return a completed FL-330 for filing.

Q7: What is included in your routine FL-330 service?
 A: One attempt within three business days and timely delivery of completed Proof of Service.

Q8: Do you offer rush service for urgent hearings?
 A: Yes, we provide On-Demand (3 hour), Urgent (same-day) or next-day rush service across California.

Q9: Can you serve documents outside California?
 A: We offer nationwide service of process for most legal documents.

Q10: Is FL-330 used for Summons and Petition?
 A: No. Use FL-115 (Proof of Service of Summons) for Summons and initial Petitions.

If you’re preparing to file or respond to a motion in your family law case, ensure your documents are served professionally and properly. Don’t risk delays or improper service—let Countrywide Process handle it for you.

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