The FL-300 Motion: How to File for Enforcement Without an Attorney

The FL-300 is California’s Request for Order form — the document used to bring enforcement motions before the court. Custodial parents can file it without an attorney. Understanding what to include and how to serve it is the foundation of self-represented enforcement.

What the FL-300 Does

The FL-300 asks the court to take a specific action: enforce an existing order, find a party in contempt, modify support, or address related issues. It must be accompanied by a completed Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) and any supporting documentation. Once filed, the court sets a hearing date.

The hearing is where preparation pays off. A custodial parent who arrives with organized documentation — the existing order, a payment history showing arrears, and a clear statement of what they’re asking the court to do — is taken seriously. The California Child Support Recovery System includes a complete FL-300 preparation guide.

The California Child Support Recovery System gives custodial parents the exact tools, templates, and step-by-step guidance to enforce support orders, calculate arrears, and use every enforcement mechanism available — without paying an attorney to get started. Request your free evaluation here.