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Request to Reschedule Hearing (Family Law—Governmental—Uniform Parentage—Custody and Support)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is used to ask the court to change the date of a hearing related to family law, specifically concerning custody and support. It asks the person filing to explain why a new date is needed.

The court describes it as: Ask to change your hearing date and explain why you need a new hearing date.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party needs to ask the court to change the date of a hearing for a Request for Order or an Order to Show Cause.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form has sections for the Petitioner/Plaintiff, Respondent/Defendant, and Other Parent/Party, suggesting either party can file it.
Does this form ask for a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
What must I do before filing this?
The form includes a notice advising the user to read 'How to Reschedule a Hearing in Family Court' before completing it.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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