EZ Legal File is an interactive program that will help you fill out the forms
necessary to start your case or respond to papers you may have received.
It includes some family law, guardianship, small claims, and unlawful detainer (eviction/housing) forms.
You will need to complete each of the steps below to file your case.
If at any time you have questions about filling out the forms or how to file your case,
please contact our Legal Self-Help Centers.
If you would like to use EZ Legal File to complete your forms, click on the link below.
http://www.ezlegalfile.com
Once you complete the EZ Legal File process, close the EZ Legal File window and return to this page. Scroll down this page to find your case or filing type.
Filling out Local Forms -
In addition to the Judicial Council forms you fill out
using the EZ Legal File program, you will need to fill out the following
Ventura County local forms before you come to court to file your documents.
Click on the appropriate link to complete each form. If you need to complete
more than one form, click on the "Back" button on your
browser after filling out the form to return to this page.
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Bring the original and 2 copies to the Court Clerk at the courthouse. You can file at either location listed below:
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Ventura Hall of Justice 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, California 93009 Tel. (805) 654-2261 |
East County Courthouse 3855F Alamo Street Simi Valley, California, 93063 Tel. (805) 582-8086 |
| Filing Type | Form Number | Local Form Name |
| Petition for Dissolution, Legal Separation, or Nullity | VN027 | Declaration for Court Assignment |
| Petition to Establish Parental Relationship | VN027 | Declaration for Court Assignment |
| Response | VN120 | Proof of Service |
| Response to Petition to Establish Parental Relationship | VN120 | Proof of Service |
| Order to Show Cause | VN120 VN163 VN028 | Proof of Service Family Intake Questionnaire Declaration Re Ex Parte Notice (if you are seeking temporary orders) |
| Responsive Declaration to Order to Show Cause | VN120 VN163 | Proof of Service Family Intake Questionnaire |
| Filing Type | Form Number | Local Form Name |
| Petition for Appointment of Guardian | VN042 VN043 VN132 VN133 VN028 | Guardianship Questionnaire Information Release Authorization Release of Medical Information Release of School Information Declaration Re Ex Parte Notice (if you are seeking temporary order) |
| Filing Type | Form Number | Local Form Name |
| Complaint - Unlawful Detainer | VN010 VN027 | Case Information Sheet Declaration for Court Assignment |
| Answer - Unlawful Detainer | VN014 | Certificate of Service by Mail |
| Filing Type | Form Number | Local Form Name |
*** There are no local forms required in the Small Claims filings in EZ Legal File. *** |
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