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JV-295Mandatory

De Facto Parent Request

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

This form is used to ask the court to officially recognize someone as a de facto parent in a child's dependency case. It asks for the names and contact information of the person or people making the request.

The court describes it as: Ask the court for de facto parent status in a child’s dependency case. To learn what a de facto parent is and what rights they have, review De Facto Parent Pamphlet (form JV-299).

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a child's dependency case when someone wants the court to appoint them as a de facto parent. The form also directs users to another pamphlet for more information about what a de facto parent is.

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 asks for the signatures and information of the person or people requesting de facto parent status, and also allows for an attorney's information if one is involved.
What is the purpose of this form?
It is used to ask the court to appoint someone as a de facto parent in a child's dependency case.

Revision history

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

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