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California Child Custody and Visitation Forms

• Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children
  Use this form to petition the court for custody and support of minor children. (FL-260)
• Child Custody Information Sheet
  This information sheet provides general information about child custody and visitation matters, how to get help resolving a custody dispute or making a parenting plan, where to find an attorney, and where to find other resources. (FL-314-INFO)
• Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment
  Use this form as an attachment to the petition, response or application for an order regarding child custody, support or visitation. (FL-311)
• Response to Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children
  Use this form to answer a petition for custody and support of minor children that has been filed against you. (FL-270)
• Registration of Out-of-State Custody Order
  Use this form to request that an out-of-state custody order by registered with the court in California. (FL-580)
• Interstate Compact Report on Child's Placement Status
  This form is used by the receiving state to send a report back to the originating state as to the status of the child's placement at this time, such as adoption. (ICPC 100 B (8/99)
• Voluntary Placement Agreement — Placement Request
  Use this form to voluntarily give custody of your child(ren) to the County welfare department, a private or public adoption agency or the CDSS. (SOC 155 (5/99)
• Voluntary Placement Agreement Parent/Agency (Indian Child)
  Use this form to request that the county welfare department place your Indian child in a licensed/certified child care facility. (SOC 155C (1/00)
• Summons - Uniform Parentage - Petition for Custody and Support
  Use this form to sue the other parent for child custody and support by petition to the court. (FL-210)
• Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support
  This form is sent to the employer of the person required to pay child support as a court order for the employer to withhold income from that person and submit to the state for child support. (FL-195)

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