Domestic Violence
DV-140: Child Custody and Visitation Order
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
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.
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Forms that go with DV-140
DV-100RequiredRequest for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderThis is the primary Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order form that initiates the case and must be filed before or alongside DV-140 to establish the protective order proceedings.›DV-120Often filed with itResponse to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining OrderThis Response to Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order form is filed by the respondent to answer the claims made, and the court considers it when deciding the other protective orders outlined in DV-140.›DV-130Often filed with itRestraining Order After HearingThis Restraining Order After Hearing form is the main order issued at the conclusion of the hearing and is commonly issued together with DV-140 to fully document all restraining and protective terms.›DV-110Next stepTemporary Restraining OrderThis Temporary Restraining Order form is typically issued by the court after DV-100 is filed and provides immediate protection while the case is pending, directly preceding DV-140.›DV-145Next stepOrder to Prevent Child AbductionThis Order on Request to Modify/Terminate Restraining Order form is used when parties seek to change existing orders and may reference or modify the specific provisions established in DV-140.›
More Domestic Violence forms
DV-115Request to Continue Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order) (Domestic Violence Prevention)›DV-116Order on Request to Continue Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order) (CLETS-TRO) (Domestic Violence Prevention)›DV-117Order Granting Alternative Service›DV-125Response to Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders›DV-150Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention)›DV-160Request to Keep Minor's Information Confidential›