Family Law
FL-105: Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
Fillable PDFJudicial Council of California
This form is used to declare information about a child's residency and custody history as required by California family law. Parents, guardians, or attorneys file it in family law cases to establish which court has jurisdiction over custody matters.
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FL-300RequiredRequest for OrderA Request for Order regarding child custody or visitation typically must be accompanied by FL-105 to establish the court's jurisdiction over the child under the UCCJEA.›FL-120AttachmentResponse — Marriage/Domestic PartnershipThe Response to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage requires FL-105 to be filed with it when the responding party has information about the custody and residency history of the children.›FL-100AttachmentPetition — Marriage/Domestic PartnershipThe Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Domestic Partnership is the primary filing that initiates a family law case, and FL-105 is required as an attachment whenever minor children are involved.›FL-110Often filed with itSummons (Family Law)The Summons (Family Law) is served alongside the petition and accompanying forms including FL-105 when the case involves child custody matters.›FL-311Often filed with itChild Custody and Visitation Application AttachmentThe Child Custody and Visitation Application Attachment is commonly filed together with FL-105 to detail the specific custody and visitation arrangements being requested.›FL-150Often filed with itIncome and Expense DeclarationThe Income and Expense Declaration is frequently required in the same proceeding to support requests for child support orders that arise once custody jurisdiction is established via FL-105.›
More Family Law forms
FL-115Proof of Service of Summons (Family Law)›FL-117Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt›FL-130Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (Family Law—Uniform Parentage—Custody and Support)›FL-140Declaration of Disclosure›FL-141Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure›FL-142Schedule of Assets and Debts›