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Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2026

This form is used to ask a judge for orders about child custody and visitation rights when filing for a restraining order. It asks for information about the parties, the children, and what kind of custody and visitation the filer wants.

The court describes it as: Ask the judge for custody orders if you have children with the person you want a restraining order against.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person is filing for a restraining order and has children with the person they are seeking protection from.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to ask a judge for orders regarding child custody and visitation when filing for a restraining order.
Does this form create a court order?
The form states that it is not a Court Order. Any orders made by the judge will last until the court date.
What information do I need to provide?
You must provide information about yourself, the person you want protection from, and all the children under 18. You also answer questions about custody and visitation.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2026.

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