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Response to Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2020

This form is used by a person responding to a request for custody and support of minor children. It asks the court to make specific orders regarding the children's custody, visitation, and support.

The court describes it as: Tell the court and the petitioner that you are responding to the summons and petition and describe the orders that you want the court to make in the case.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used when a person is responding to a petition filed by another party regarding the custody and support of minor children.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a response to a petition for custody and support of minor children, allowing the respondent to tell the court what orders they want. Great care must be taken to fill out the required sections. The form also mentions other related forms that might be needed. The form does not state if a filing fee is required.
Do I need to attach other forms?
The form mentions attaching a Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) (form FL-105) or other forms like FL-341(E) or FL-341(D).
Who fills out this form?
The form is titled as a 'Response to Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children' and requires the respondent to sign it.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2020.

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