This is an information sheet that explains how to ask the court to reschedule a hearing in family court. It is not a form to file with the court.

Do I need to file papers if I and the other party agree to reschedule?

If you and the other party have a written agreement, you can present it to the court on the day of the hearing, but it is best to file it at least five days before that date.

What if I just show up at the hearing and ask to reschedule?

If you appear in court on the day of the hearing and ask to reschedule, you must use the Order on Request to Reschedule Hearing (form FL-309) and submit a proposed order to the court.

FL-304-INFOOptional

How to Reschedule a Hearing in Family Court

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

This form is an information sheet that explains the process for asking a court to change the date of a hearing in family court. It describes different ways to ask for a reschedule, depending on whether you agree with the other person or not.

The court describes it as: Explains how to ask the court to reschedule your hearing, what to do if you have an agreement with the other party to reschedule your hearing, or what to do if you do not agree with the other party's request to reschedule your hearing.

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This information is used when a person needs to ask the court to change the date of a hearing in a family law case. The process depends on whether the parties have an agreement to reschedule.

Either party may file.

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Common questions

What is this form?: This is an information sheet that explains how to ask the court to reschedule a hearing in family court. It is not a form to file with the court.
Do I need to file papers if I and the other party agree to reschedule?: If you and the other party have a written agreement, you can present it to the court on the day of the hearing, but it is best to file it at least five days before that date.
What if I just show up at the hearing and ask to reschedule?: If you appear in court on the day of the hearing and ask to reschedule, you must use the Order on Request to Reschedule Hearing (form FL-309) and submit a proposed order to the court.

Revision history

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

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