Follow the steps to complete the form effectively.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the FL-220 form and open it in an online editing tool.
2. Begin by entering your details in the party section: if you are filing without an attorney, include your name, address, and contact information. If you have an attorney, fill in their name and contact information as directed.
3. Locate the court information section and provide the street address, mailing address, and other relevant details for the Superior Court of California where you will file your response.
4. In item 1, indicate your relationship to the children by checking the appropriate box: whether you are a parent, child, or represent a child.
5. Move to item 2 and list the names and birthdates of the children involved. Include the age or specify if the child is not yet born.
6. In item 3, identify the respondent's residency status by checking the box that best fits their situation.
7. Discuss the children's residency in item 4, specifying where they currently live or are found.
8. In item 5, clarify your perspective on the respondent’s parental status concerning the children.
9. Complete section 6 by providing additional statements about parentage, if applicable.
10. Attach a completed Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) form to your submission.
11. In sections 8 through 14, specify your requests regarding the parent-child relationship, custody, visitation, expenses, attorney fees, name change, and child support orders.
12. Once you have filled out all necessary fields and sections, review the form for accuracy. Save your changes, then download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

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