The California Declaration for Default Custody and Visitation Orders is a form filed in California courts that allows parents to agree on child custody and visitation arrangements without going to court. It is used when parents are unable to reach an agreement regarding the care and custody of their minor child or children. There are two types of California Declaration for Default Custody and Visitation Orders: Joint Legal Custody and Sole Legal Custody. With Joint Legal Custody, both parents share the rights and responsibilities for making decisions about the health, education, and welfare of the child. With Sole Legal Custody, either parent has the sole authority to make decisions about the child's health, education, and welfare. The California Declaration for Default Custody and Visitation Orders must be signed by both parents and notarized in order to be valid.