Child Custody and Visitation Order

Judicial Council of California · Domestic Violence

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

This form is used to create a court order that decides which parent or guardian has custody of a child and sets up a visitation schedule for the other parent. Judges, family law attorneys, and parents use this form in domestic violence cases to establish or modify child custody arrangements while protecting the safety of the child and any abuse victims.