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De Facto Parent Order

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2019

This form is used by the court to write down its decision about a request for someone to be recognized as a de facto parent. It states whether the request is granted, denied, or if a future hearing is set.

The court describes it as: States the court’s decision to grant, deny, or set a hearing on a request for de facto parent status.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a juvenile case after a request has been made regarding de facto parent status. The judge fills out the order after reviewing the related documents.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The judge or Judicial Officer fills out this form. It is a Court Order.
What does this form do?
It records the court's decision regarding a request for de facto parent status. The court can grant, deny, or set a hearing date on the request.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2019.

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