For anyone going through a divorce or custody case in San Bernardino County, the FL-150 (Income and Expense Declaration) is one of the most critical documents filed with the court.
Getting this form wrong — or filing it with missing information — is one of the most common reasons cases get delayed.
What the FL-150 Is Used For
The court relies on the FL-150 to make decisions about:
- Child support calculations
- Spousal support (alimony) amounts
- Attorney’s fees awards
- Need-based requests for temporary orders
Without a properly completed FL-150, the court cannot evaluate the financial circumstances of either party. This form is a required part of the financial disclosure process in every divorce and most custody cases.
FL-150Income and Expense DeclarationThe FL-150 Is Signed Under Penalty of Perjury
This is not just a formality. The FL-150 is signed under penalty of perjury under Code of Civil Procedure §2015.5.
That means every number, every entry, and every attachment must be accurate. Intentionally misrepresenting income or expenses on this form can result in sanctions, adverse rulings, or even criminal charges.
FL-150 Document Checklist: What San Bernardino Courts Require
In 2026, San Bernardino courts are strict about what must accompany the FL-150. Use this checklist to make sure nothing is missing:
For All Filers:
- Completed FL-150 form (all sections filled in — use “N/A” or “0” where applicable)
- Pay stubs or proof of income for the last two months
- Year-to-date earnings statement
- Most recent tax return (federal and state)
- All Social Security numbers redacted to last 4 digits
- All financial account numbers redacted to last 4 digits
- Dates of birth for minor children redacted to year only
Additional Requirements for Self-Employed Filers:
- Profit and loss statement (current year)
- Schedule C from most recent tax return
- 1099 forms
- Potentially two years of business tax returns
The FL-150 must be current within 3 months of any hearing. If more than 3 months have passed since filing, an updated FL-150 is required.
Redaction Requirements: California Rules of Court 1.201
Under California Rules of Court, Rule 1.201, sensitive personal information must be redacted before filing. This applies to both paper filings and eFiled documents.
San Bernardino Superior Court enforces these rules, and filings that fail to redact properly can be rejected.
Common Mistakes on the FL-150
The most frequent errors that cause delays in San Bernardino family law cases include:
- Leaving sections blank instead of writing “N/A” or “0”
- Not attaching proof of income — the form alone is not sufficient
- Using outdated income information — must be current within 3 months
- Failing to include all sources of income (rental income, side work, disability benefits, unemployment)
- Not redacting Social Security numbers and account numbers
- Forgetting to sign the form under penalty of perjury
Any of these errors can result in the court rejecting the filing and delaying the case — sometimes by weeks.
How an LDA Helps With the FL-150
A Legal Document Assistant prepares the FL-150 at the client’s direction, ensuring that all sections are completed, all required attachments are organized, and all redaction requirements are met before filing with San Bernardino Superior Court.
Power Prep Legal serves clients throughout San Bernardino County and the Inland Empire — including Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Rialto, Colton, and Loma Linda.
This is current and accurate for California as of 2026.