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Order Ending De Facto Parent Status

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2007

This form is a court order that officially ends a person's status as a de facto parent. It is used when the court decides that a change has happened that no longer supports that status.

The court describes it as: States the court’s decision to end de facto parent status if the court decides there is a change in the case that no longer supports de facto parent status.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court determines that a change in circumstances has occurred, leading the court to end a previously appointed de facto parent status.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an official court order that states the court is ending a de facto parent status because of a changed circumstance.
Who fills out this form?
The form is a court order, meaning it is filled out and signed by the judge or judicial officer.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2007.

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