Where should I start if I only know the form code?

Start with the matching checklist page here, then confirm requirements on your county’s official court site. County procedures can add extra steps.

What if my situation involves safety concerns?

Focus on dated facts and neutral proof. If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services and consider reaching out to a local advocate for safety planning.

Is this legal advice?

No. MyCustodyCoach is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This is educational guidance.

California Custody Forms

This page links to the most common California family-law form terms people panic-search (starting with FL-300). Educational only - not legal advice.

If you are still choosing among modification, parenting time, support, or enforcement lanes, start with the California hub procedure overviews first; this page is the checklist and official-links index.

Start here

FL-300 - Request for Order (Custody / Visitation) - High-intent: “FL-300 custody”, “request for order custody”.
FL-105 - UCCJEA Declaration (Child Custody Jurisdiction) - High-intent: “FL-105 UCCJEA”, “UCCJEA declaration California”.
FL-150 - Income & Expense Declaration (Financial Disclosure) - High-intent: “FL-150 income and expense declaration”.
FL-335 - Proof of Service by Mail - High-intent: “FL-335 proof of service by mail”.
DV-100 - Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order - High-intent: “DV-100 restraining order form”.

Top counties (local forms & self-help)

California also has county-specific local forms and filing rules. Start with your county’s official court forms page (verified links below).

Los Angeles County (local forms listing):
https://www.lacourt.org/courtrules/CurrentCourtRulesPDF/ChapFormsListing.pdf
Orange County (forms):
https://www.occourts.org/forms-filing/forms
San Diego County (forms):
https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/sdcourt/generalinformation/forms
San Bernardino County (Family Law self-help):
https://www.sb-court.org/self-help/family-law
Sacramento County (Family Law forms & instructions):
https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/family/forms-instructions.aspx
Santa Clara County (Family law form/sample packets):
https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/self_help/cfah_family_forms.shtml

Safety note: If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services. You can also contact a local domestic violence advocate or hotline for safety planning.

General support (not California-specific)

Cross-topic tools. For lane choice under California law, use the California hub; this section stays checklist-first.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-03

MyCustodyCoach is not a law firm. Court rules, fees, and form versions change by county; confirm what applies to your case with official court resources or counsel you hire.