Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders
Judicial Council of California · Domestic Violence
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Last updated August 1, 2026
This form asks the court to make decisions about child custody and visitation when there is a domestic violence situation involved. Parents or guardians use it to request custody and visitation orders as part of a domestic violence case to protect children and establish their care arrangements.
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