This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
This is a multi-state form covering the subject matter of the title.
FORMS NEEDED TO FILE FOR CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT OF MINOR CHILDREN FORM NUMBERFORM NAME FL-270 Response to Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children FL-320-INFO Information Sheet: Responsive Declaration to Request for Order FL-320 Responsive Declaration to Request for Order10 more rows
Filing for Child Custody in California: 5 Simple Steps Step 1: Open a case. Step 2: Complete your custody forms. Step 3: File with the court. Step 4: Serve the other parent. Step 5: File the remaining forms. Additional help with your initial filing. Preparing for what comes next.
Provide a concise summary of the key issues and events pertaining to the custody situation. Focus on highlighting factors that would be in the best interests of any children involved, such as stability, safety, and meeting the children's needs. Avoid making accusations or attacking your former spouse directly.
A parent requesting full custody in California must have persuasive evidence. The court needs a compelling reason consistent with the children's best interest to order full custody to one parent.
FORMS NEEDED TO FILE FOR CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT OF MINOR CHILDREN FORM NUMBERFORM NAME FL-300 Request for Order FL-303 Declaration Regarding Notice and Service of Request for Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders FL-305 Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders FL-150 Income and Expense Declaration9 more rows
The process for requesting child custody and support Start your custody and support case. You file papers to start the case. Let other parent know. You must officially let the other parent know about the court case by have copies of the filed papers delivered to them (called serving court papers). Finish your case.
Request for Order (form FL-300) If you received a Request for Order (form FL-300), it means the other person in your family law case is asking the judge to make a decision. The court sets a date to hear from both sides (a hearing) before it makes a decision.