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Additional Orders Regarding Child Custody Evaluations Under Family Code Section 3118

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2022

This form is used to write down extra orders about child custody evaluations when serious allegations of child abuse are involved. It details what the court has considered regarding the child's best interests and what the appointed evaluator must do during their investigation.

The court describes it as: States the requirements for the licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, or psychiatrist who is appointed to investigate serious allegations of child sexual abuse or child abuse and make recommendations about the needs and safety of the child. This form is always attached to Order Appointing Child Custody Evaluator (form FL-327) when the court makes the type of appointment.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is always attached to the Order Appointing Child Custody Evaluator (form FL-327) when a court appoints an evaluator to investigate serious allegations of child sexual abuse or child abuse.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form records additional orders about child custody evaluations when there are serious allegations of child abuse. It is attached to the main order appointing the evaluator.
Who fills out this form?
The form includes spaces for the Petitioner, Respondent, and Other Parent/Party, but it is used in connection with a court order.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2022.

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