PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY OR ATTORNEY

STATE BAR NUMBER:

FOR COURT USE ONLY

FL-285

STATE:

FAX NO.:

ZIP CODE:

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
STREET ADDRESS:

NAME:

FIRM NAME:

STREET ADDRESS:

CITY:

TELEPHONE NO.:

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

ATTORNEY FOR (name):

MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY AND ZIP CODE:

BRANCH NAME:

PETITIONER:

RESPONDENT:

OTHER PARTY:

INSTRUCTIONS 
Complete this form if you do not agree with the requests made in the Request for Hearing and Application to Cancel (Set Aside) 
Voluntary Declaration of Parentage or Paternity (form FL-280) filed in this case. 

After you complete the form, take the original plus three copies to the court clerk to file.

After you file, copies of the form must be "served" on the other parties in the case and you must file the proof of service with the 
court. See page 2 of this form for more information and to find out how to correctly "serve" this form.

Make sure you go to the court hearing listed in item 1 of form FL-280.

             

1. 

Information about the voluntary declaration of parentage or paternity listed in the request (item 7 of FL-280):

I agree with the information listed about the voluntary declaration of parentage or paternity.

I do not agree with the information listed about the voluntary declaration of parentage or paternity because (specify why 
you do not agree):

2.  Request to cancel (set aside) voluntary declaration of parentage or paternity and order genetic testing, or request to make a 

finding the voluntary declaration is void (invalid):

I agree to cancel (set aside) the voluntary declaration of parentage or paternity and submit to genetic testing, or agree that 
the voluntary declaration is void (invalid).

I do not agree to cancel (set aside) the voluntary declaration of parentage or paternity and submit to genetic testing, or  
agree that the voluntary declaration is void (invalid).

3. 

Supporting information (specify):

RESPONSIVE DECLARATION TO APPLICATION TO CANCEL (SET ASIDE) 
VOLUNTARY DECLARATION OF PARENTAGE OR PATERNITY

HEARING DATE:

TIME:

DEPARTMENT OR ROOM:

CASE NUMBER:

Contained in the attached declaration.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information above is true and correct.

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

(SIGNATURE OF PARTY RESPONDING TO REQUEST)

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Form Adopted for Mandatory Use 
Judicial Council of California 
FL-285 [Rev. January 1, 2020]

RESPONSIVE DECLARATION TO APPLICATION TO CANCEL (SET ASIDE) 
VOLUNTARY DECLARATION OF PARENTAGE OR PATERNITY

Fam. Code,§§ 7573.5, 7576, 7577; 
Code of Civil Procedure, § 473 
www.courts.ca.gov

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FL-285

INFORMATION SHEET FOR COMPLETING RESPONSIVE DECLARATION TO APPLICATION  
TO CANCEL (SET ASIDE) VOLUNTARY DECLARATION OF PARENTAGE OR PATERNITY  

If you do not have a lawyer representing you, please follow these instructions to complete page 1 of this form. If you do have 
a lawyer representing you, your lawyer should complete the form. If you are receiving services from the local child support 
agency, you should contact it right away.

After you complete page 1 of this form, you must file the form and any attachments with the court clerk at least nine court 
days before the hearing date stated in item 1 of form FL-280. The address of the court clerk is the same as the one shown on 
that form. If you need help completing this form, see a family law facilitator. Provide an original of this form plus three 
copies for filing. Use the three copies of the filed responsive declaration for service of process. The Information 
Sheet for Service of Process (form FL-611) explains what you must do to serve your responsive declaration. Serve 
one copy on the other person who signed the voluntary declaration of parentage or paternity, and be sure to file 
your Proof of Service form with the court clerk. Serve the second copy on the local child support agency if that 
office is providing services in your case. Keep the third copy for your records. Someone other than you, who is at 
least 18 years old, must serve the other party (and the local child support agency, if applicable) with the responsive 
declaration.

Instructions for Completing Form FL-285 (type or print in ink)

First box, top of form, left side. Print your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address in this box.

Second box, left side. Print the same address for the court that is on form FL-280.

Third box, left side. Print the names of the petitioner and respondent in this box. Use the same names listed on form 
FL-280.

First box, top of form, right side. Leave this box blank for the court to use.

Second box, right side. Print the same case number shown on form FL-280.

Instructions for Numbered Paragraphs

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3. 

Check the box to tell the court if you agree or do not agree with the information listed about the voluntary declaration of 
parentage or paternity in item 7 of the Request for Hearing and Application to Cancel (Set Aside) Voluntary  
Declaration of Parentage or Paternity (form FL-280).

Check the box to tell the court if you agree or do not agree to the court canceling (setting aside) the voluntary  
declaration of parentage or paternity and ordering genetic testing, or if you do not agree that the voluntary declaration is
void (invalid).

You must fully explain either the reasons you either agree or disagree with the requests made in form FL-280. If you  
need more space, you may attach additional sheets of paper. Check the box labeled “Contained in the attached 
declaration” if you are attaching a declaration or additional sheets explaining your reasons.

You must date the form, print your name, and sign the form under penalty of perjury. When you sign the form, you are stating 
that the information you have provided is true and correct.

If you need more help with this form, contact a lawyer or the family law facilitator in your county.

FL-285 [Rev. January 1, 2020] RESPONSIVE DECLARATION TO APPLICATION TO CANCEL (SET ASIDE) 

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VOLUNTARY DECLARATION OF PARENTAGE OR PATERNITY