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First Time Child Custody in a Family Support Case Form Packets

First-Time Child Custody in a Family Support Case

Forms needed to file for first-time child custody in a family support case

First-time child custody forms (family support case)
Form numberForm nameDownload
FL-300-INFOInformation Sheet for Request for OrderDownload FL-300-INFO (PDF) 
FL-300Request for OrderDownload FL-300 (PDF) 
FL-105Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)Download FL-105 (PDF) 
FL-105(A)Attachment to Declaration Under UCCJEADownload FL-105(A) (PDF) 
FL-330-INFOInformation Sheet for Proof of Personal ServiceDownload FL-330-INFO (PDF) 
FL-330Proof of Personal ServiceDownload FL-330 (PDF) 

See the Court Fee Schedule or contact the Clerk’s Office at (209) 992-5690 for filing fee information. 

General instructions for first-time child custody

Please read all instructions carefully before filing for first-time child custody. 

Note: Court employees are prohibited by law from giving legal advice (Government Code §§ 24004 and 68082). 

Submitting your forms for filing

  • Not all forms may be required for every situation. Submit all forms required for your specific case.
  • All information must be completed, and all forms must be dated and signed.
  • Documents must be typed or neatly handwritten using blue or black ink only.
  • Lined or colored paper is not accepted for filing.
  • Submit the original documents plus one copy for your records. Failure to provide copies may result in additional fees.
  • If you want copies returned by mail, include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) with adequate postage. Documents not picked up within 30 days may be destroyed.
  • Provide the correct filing fee. If you cannot afford the fee, you may request a fee waiver using form FW-001. See the Fee Waiver Form Packet .

Interpreter needs

All court proceedings are conducted in English. If you need an interpreter, you may request one by completing and filing Judicial Council form INT-300 (Request for Interpreter) .

Publication

If service by publication is required, additional newspaper fees apply. You must contact the newspaper directly. Download the list of approved newspapers .

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