Follow the steps to successfully complete and submit the FL 356 online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the FL 356 form and open it in your chosen editor.
2. Identify the petitioner section and fill in your name and contact details as required.
3. Next, enter the case number, respondent's details, and the other parent or party's information in the designated fields.
4. In section 1, specify your standing in the case as either the petitioner or respondent, and provide any necessary qualifications.
5. Proceed to section 2, confirming the court's jurisdiction by selecting the appropriate option under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Attach form FL-105/GC-120 if not previously submitted.
6. Section 3 requires details about the child, including their name, nationality, and date of birth.
7. In section 4, list the names of the child's parents comprehensively.
8. Complete section 5 by indicating whether a petition has been filed, providing the relevant court and case number.
9. In section 6, describe any other petitions or requests relevant to custody, making sure to document their specifics.
10. Section 7 states the arrangement of custody post-order, so indicate the appointing individual and their relationship.
11. Check section 8 by acknowledging your understanding of the prohibition of reunification services.
12. Fill in section 9 by identifying the individual with custody of the child, as described in earlier sections.
13. In section 10, explain why reunification is not viable, checking all applicable reasons and providing supporting facts.
14. Continuing to section 11, justify why it's not in the child's best interest to return to their country, and explain your reasoning.
15. Conclude the form by declaring the accuracy of your submissions, sign, and date the form.
16. Finally, save your changes, download the completed form, print it, or share it as necessary.

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