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Forms and Instructions to Set Up Custody/Visitation With a Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children

Forms and Instructions to Set Up or Change a Custody/Visitation Order by Agreement

Forms and Instructions to Set Up or Change a Custody/Visitation Order (includes forms to set up or change your child support order)

Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served Asking to Set Up or Change a Custody/Visitation Order

Fee Waiver Information and Forms

All Family Law Forms Organized by Form Number

Forms and Instructions to Set Up Custody/Visitation With a Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children

Note: You may not need all of these forms. Or you may need more forms. If you're not sure which forms to use, talk to a lawyer. Click here for help finding a lawyer.

To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the table below.

DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions
Summons (Uniform Parentage-Petition for Custody and Support) FL-210 
Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children FL-260 
Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) FL-105/GC-120Instructions for form FL-105/GC-120
Child Custody and Visitation Attachment FL-311 
Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law, Uniform Parentage, Custody and Support) FL-115 
Response to Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children FL-270 

Request to Enter Default (Family Law-Uniform Parentage)

Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (Family Law-Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support)

 

FL-165

 

FL-130

If the other parent doesn't file legal papers.

If you and the other parent agree.

Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)


Financial Statement (Simplified)

 

FL-150 (form does calculations)

 

FL-155

You need to use either form FL-150 or form FL-155.

Read the instructions on the back of form FL-155 to see if you can use it.

A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.

You need to attach:

  • A copy of your last 3 pay stubs, OR
  • A recent profit and loss statement if you are self-employed and/or own any rental property.

 

Declaration for Default or Uncontested Judgment (Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support) FL-230 
Judgment (Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support) FL-250 
Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment FL-341 
Supervised Visitation Order FL-341AInstructions for form FL-341A
Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment FL-341C 
Attachment Provisions - Physical Custody Attachment FL-341D 
Joint Legal Custody Attachment FL-341E 
Child Support Information and Order Attachment FL-342 
Stipulation to Establish or Modify Child Support and Order FL-350

Mark all the appropriate boxes and fill in all blanks that apply.

You may need to attach other court forms like forms FL-341, FL-341A.

Notice of Rights and Responsibilities -Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (form FL-350).
Notice of Entry of Judgment (Family Law-Uniform Parentage-Custody and Support) FL-190 
Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191 
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195Instructions for FL-195/OMB 0970-0154
Proof of Personal Service 

FL-330

Form includes instructions.
Proof of Service by Mail FL-335Form includes instructions.
Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or visitation FL-355 

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Forms and Instructions to Set Up or Change a Custody/Visitation Order by Agreement

Note: You may not need all of these forms. Or you may need more forms. If you're not sure which forms to use, talk to a lawyer. Click here for help finding a lawyer.

To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the table below.

DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions
Stipulation to Establish or Modify Child Support and Order FL-350 
Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment FL-341 
Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment FL-341C 
Attachment Provisions - Physical Custody Attachment FL-341D 
Joint Legal Custody Attachment FL-341E 
Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191Instructions are included with this form.
Notice of Rights and Responsibilities -Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (FL-350).
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195Instructions for FL-195/OMB 0970-0154
Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or visitation FL-355 

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Forms and Instructions to Set Up or Change a Custody/Visitation Order (includes forms to set up or change your child support order)

To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the table below.

DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions

Order to Show Cause

OR

 

 

 

 

 

Notice of Motion

 

FL-300

 

 

 

 

 

 

FL-301

An order to show cause is used when:

  1. An order pending hearing (such as a temporary order) in a divorce, parentage, or other family law case is sought, AND
  2. The respondent has not been served with the summons and petition in a family law case.

A notice of motion is used:

  1. To change prior orders, and
  2. (2) For initial orders after service of the summons and petition when no order pending hearing is sought.
Application for Order and Supporting Declaration (Family Law-Uniform Parentage) 

FL-310

 
Child Custody and Visitation Attachment FL-311 
Temporary Orders FL-305If you want to get a temporary order, contact a lawyer for help.

Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)

 

Financial Statement (Simplified)

 

FL-150 (form does calculations)

 


FL-155

You need to use either form FL-150 or form FL-155.

Read the instructions on the back of form FL-155 to see if you can use it.

A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.

You need to attach:

  • A copy of your last 3 pay stubs, or
  • A recent profit and loss statement if you are self-employed and/or own any rental property.

 

Proof of Personal Service 

FL-330

Form includes instructions.
Proof of Service by Mail FL-335Form includes instructions.
Responsive Declaration to Order to Show Cause or Notice of Motion FL-320 
Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law-Custody and Support-Uniform Parentage) FL-340 
Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment FL-341 
Supervised Visitation Order FL-341AInstructions for form FL-341A
Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment FL-341C 
Attachment Provisions - Physical Custody Attachment FL-341D 
Joint Legal Custody Attachment FL-341E 
Child Support Information and Order Attachment FL-342 
Notice of Rights and Responsibilities - Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures, and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (form FL-340).
Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or visitation FL-355 
Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191Form includes instructions.
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195

Use this form if you are asking for child and/or spousal support

Instructions for form FL-195

Additional Page-Attach to Judicial Council Form or Other Court Paper MC-020 

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Forms and Instructions to Answer Papers You Were Served Asking to Set Up or Change a Custody/Visitation Order

Note: You may not need all of these forms. Or you may need more forms. If you're not sure which forms to use, talk to a lawyer. Click here for help finding a lawyer.

To download a form (in PDF format), click on the form number in the table below.

DescriptionInformation SheetFillable FormInstructions
Responsive Declaration to Order to Show Cause or Notice of Motion FL-320 

Income and Expense Declaration (Family Law)

OR

Financial Statement (Simplified)

 

FL-150 (form does calculations)

 


FL-155

You need to use either form FL-150 or form FL-155.

Read the instructions on the back of form FL-155 to see if you can use it.

A lawyer or family law facilitator can help you decide which form to use.

You need to attach:

  • A copy of your last 3 pay stubs, OR
  • A recent profit and loss statement if you are self-employed and/or own any rental property.

 

Findings and Order After Hearing (Family Law-Custody and Support-Uniform Parentage) FL-340 
Child Custody and Visitation Order Attachment FL-341 
Supervised Visitation Order FL-341AInstructions for form FL-341A
Children's Holiday Schedule Attachment FL-341C 
Attachment Provisions - Physical Custody Attachment FL-341D 
Joint Legal Custody Attachment FL-341E 
Child Support Information and Order Attachment FL-342 
Notice of Rights and Responsibilities - Health Care Costs and Reimbursement Procedures, and Information Sheet on Changing a Child Support OrderFL-192 No instructions necessary. Read this form and attach it to your court order (FL-340).
Child Support Case Registry Form FL-191Form includes instructions.
Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support FL-195

Use this form if you are asking for child and/or spousal support

Instructions for form FL-195

Proof of Personal Service 

FL-330

Form includes instructions.
Proof of Service by Mail FL-335Form includes instructions.
Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or visitation FL-355 

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