Family Court Services

Cal. Form PKT-008

California Superior Local Rules

PKT-008 (Rev. 7/26) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – RESTRAINING ORDER WITH CHILDREN PACKET FORMS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET Family Law General Self-Help Information SDSC Form #D-280 Asking for Child Custody and Visitation Orders Judicial Council Form #DV-105-INFO Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders Judicial Council Form #DV-105 City and State Where Children Lived Judicial Council Form #DV-105(

A) Child Custody and Visitation Order Judicial Council Form #DV-140 Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction Judicial Council Form #DV-108 Order to Prevent Child Abduction Judicial Council Form #DV-145 Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitations Order Judicial Council Form #DV-150 Family Court Services Screening Form SDSC Form #FCS-046 Family Court Services (FCS) Data Sheet SDSC Form #FCS-002 Family Court Services Child Custody Recommending Counseling Information Sheet SDSC Form #FCS-022 Get Ready for the Restraining Order Court Hearing Judicial Council Form #DV-520-INFO

SDSC D-280 (New 12/17) FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP GENERAL INFORMATION Informational Form SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FAMILY LAW SELF-HELP GENERAL INFORMATION The information contained in this form is intended to provide self-help guidance on family law cases. San Diego City and County Public Libraries, as well as the San Diego Law Library, have computers with free Internet access available. STATE SELF-HELP RESOURCES. The California Courts website, maintained by the Judicial Council of California, contains information about resources for self-help.

Go to the California Courts Home page (http://www.courts.ca.gov/home.htm) and click on the category that best matches your needs from the “Self-Help” drop down menu. The primary categories for family law are :

(1) Divorce or Separation (http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-divorce.htm);

(2) Families & Children (http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-family.htm); and

(3) Abuse & Harassment (http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-abuse.htm). Each category includes basic information with links to subcategories that include FAQs, step-by-step instructions for filing and serving the necessary documents, and links to the required forms with video instructions on how to complete each form. Click on the blue links of each category and subcategories that match your needs and follow the instructions. Parentage cases, also known as paternity cases, can be found as a subcategory under “Families & Children” (http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-parentage.htm). LOCAL SELF-HELP RESOURCES.

Visit the San Diego Superior Court’s website at www.sdcourt.ca.gov. On the Home page, click on the “Family” category (drop down menu ) for information about various case types and Self -Help Services within family law, including family law rules and forms. FAMILY LAW FACILITATORS (FLF). Relying solely on information obtained from the Internet is not the only option. FLF provides hands-on help to any Self-Represented Litigant (SRL). FLF offices are located at every division of the court. They offer both one-on-one services and group workshops. The services are free but offered on a first -come, first-served basis.

Click on the link to “Self-Help Services” in the “Family” drop down menu on the court's website for detailed information about FLF. REQUEST FOR ORDER (RFO). An RFO is the process used to get most court orders both before and after a judgment has been entered in a case. The most common temporary orders requested are child custody and visitation , and child and spousal support. As in most family law matters, there are mandatory forms and procedures. Detailed information and instructions are on the California Courts website.

Go to the Self-Help drop down menu and click on “Families & Children” (http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-family.htm). Follow the links to the subcategories that best match your needs. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (DV). Detailed information, forms, and step-by-step instructions can be found on the California Courts website. Click on the “ Domestic Violence” subcategory under “Abuse & Harassment” (http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-domesticviolence.htm). Any person may also get free help at any Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic.

Detailed information about the clinics can be found on the San Diego Superior Court’s website at www.sdcourt.ca.gov by clicking on “Domestic Violence” in the “Family” drop down menu. Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-SAFE (7233) / Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinics listed below: Downtown San Diego Central Courthouse 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Operated by San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) www.sdvlp.org Downtown San Diego Family Justice Center 1122 Broadway, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 533-6000 www.sandiegofjc.org East County El Cajon Courthouse 250 E.

Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 Operated by San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) www.sdvlp.org & Center for Community Solutions www.ccssd.org North County Vista Courthouse 325 S. Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081 Operated by San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) www.sdvlp.org South County South Bay Courthouse 500 Third Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91911 Operated by Legal Aid Society of San Diego www.lassd.org ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR).

Mediation, arbitration, collaborative family law, and the use of a privately compensated temporary judge are methods of ADR available to litigants in most family law cases. ADR is offered through private businesses a t the parties' own cost. The court does not provide a list of these outside resources, nor does it endorse any private business. OTHER INFORMATIONAL FORMS. The court’s website has other local court forms which provide detailed information on topics not included in this form.

Click on “Forms” in the “Family” drop down menu and find the forms listed in alphabetical order.  Family Centered Case Resolution Process General Information (SDSC Form #D-080)  Mandatory Settlement Conference General Information (SDSC Form #D-047) NOTE: This form is intended to provide only general information. It is not legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute fo r legal advice from an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California. If you have any questions abo ut your legal rights, you should talk to an attorney.

Also, the San Diego Superior Court does not control or maintain the websites on this form and cannot be responsibl e for the accuracy of the information or content they contain. In addition, the content of a website may change, and the court would not necessarily be aware of the change. When you access one of these websites, you are subject to the terms of use and privacy policies of that website.

DV-105-INFO, Page 1 of 3Asking for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention) Judicial Council of California, New January 1, 2026, Optional Form Asking for Child Custody and Visitation OrdersDV-105-INFO What are child custody and visitation orders? A decision by a judge that tells parents how they will be responsible for taking care of their children. The judge must grant orders that are in your child’s best interests. What is child custody?

There are two types of child custody: • Physical custody: The person who the child lives with on a regular basis. • Legal custody: The right for a person to make important decisions about the child’s health care, education, and welfare. For both types of custody, parents can share custody (joint custody) or one parent can have full custody (sole custody). A judge grants custody based on what's in the best interest of a child. Note that a parent can still have parenting time (visitation), even if the judge does not grant them custody.

And if the judge finds that there has been domestic violence in your case, special laws on child custody may apply. For more information on the law, go to selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/domestic-violence-child-custody. What is visitation or parenting time? It is a

schedule of how your children will spend time with each parent. A judge must decide on a

schedule that is best for your children. If you have safety concerns, tell the judge by writing these concerns in your court papers. How do I ask for child custody and visitation orders? To ask for these orders with a restraining order, complete form DV-105, Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders, and turn it in with the other court papers you must complete to ask for a restraining order. For more information on how to ask for a restraining order, read form DV-505-INFO, How to Ask for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. Do I have to pay to file form DV-105 with the court? No, there is no court fee.

Types of Visitation • Unsupervised visits A parent and child visit freely, without anyone else present. This may be a good option if there are no safety concerns. • Supervised visits A parent and child have a neutral third person watching and listening during the visit. The neutral third person can be a professional or nonprofessional provider. Professional provider A professional provider is a person with special training that has passed a background check. Professional providers charge a fee.

They are also mandated reporters, which means that they must report suspected child abuse to the local child welfare department (also known as CPS). Professional providers can be used for short visits (example: 1–2 hours). Your local court may have a list of local professional providers. Nonprofessional provider A nonprofessional provider is usually a friend or family member who does not have special training, and does not get paid for supervising visits.

The provider you choose must: • Make safety the top priority; • Follow the judge’s order; • Speak the same language as the child and visiting parent; and • Be comfortable ending the visit, if needed. For more information on supervised visits, go to selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/guide-supervised-visitation. courts.ca.gov

DV-105-INFO, Page 2 of 3Asking for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention) New January 1, 2026 Asking for Child Custody and Visitation OrdersDV-105-INFO • Virtual Visits A parent and child visit using electronic communication where they can see and hear each other (examples: Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp). Virtual visits may require the child and visiting parent to have access to the internet during the visit. Virtual visits may be a good option if you have safety concerns, or if the other parent lives far away from the children.

It can also be a good option if the other parent hasn't seen the children in a long time. Virtual visits can be supervised or unsupervised. The length of each visit should also depend on the child’s age (example: a younger child may not be able to pay attention for a long visit). For more information on virtual visits, go to selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/domestic-violence-child-custody. • No Visits In some situations, it may not be safe for your child to visit with the other parent. Will I have to meet the other parent for child exchanges?

You can ask for orders that would not require you to meet the other parent, like having the other parent pick up the children from school or daycare. Or you can ask for supervised exchanges. Like supervised visits, supervised exchanges mean that a neutral third person is involved and will help you exchange the children with the other parent so you don't have to meet with the other parent. What if I am worried that the other parent will kidnap our children? You can ask for the custody and visitation orders that will best protect your children. There are also other orders you can ask for to prevent abduction.

If you want to ask for these orders, complete form DV-108, Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction, and turn it in with your completed form DV-105, and other required forms for your restraining order request. What if the other parent has access to firearms and ammunition? If a restraining order is granted against the other parent, that parent will not be able to have any firearms or ammunition. If the other parent has access to firearms or ammunition, you may include the information on form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order.

The court will consider whether a parent has illegal access to firearms and ammunition, when making custody and visitation orders. If you are staying in a confidential shelter, the judge must consider the other parent's access to firearms or ammunition in deciding whether the other parent should have in-person visits with your child. Where can I find free legal help? Self-help center staff will not act as your lawyer but may be able to give you information to help you decide what to do in your case, and help you with the forms. Find your local court's self-help center at selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/find.

Also, free legal aid may be available in your community. For more information, go to lawhelpca.org. Information about the court process is also available online selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/DV-restraining-order/process. Where can I find other help? The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free and private safety tips. Help is available every day, 24 hours a day, and in over 100 languages. Visit online at thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233.

DV-105-INFO, Page 3 of 3 Asking for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention) New January 1, 2026 Asking for Child Custody and Visitation OrdersDV-105-INFO I have a disability. How can I get help? You may use form MC-410 to request assistance. Contact the disability or ADA coordinator at your local court for more information. What if I need an interpreter? If you need an interpreter, use form INT-300 to request an interpreter or ask the court clerk how you can request one.

Request for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the hearing. Contact the clerk’s office or go to courts.ca.gov/forms for Disability Accommodation Request (form MC-410). (Civ. Code, § 54.8.)

Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-105, Page 1 of 6Judicial Council of California, courts.ca.gov Rev. July 1, 2026, Mandatory Form Fam.

Code, §§ 3048, 3063, 6323, 6323.5 DV-105 Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders Case Number: This form is attached to form DV-100. 2 1 Your Information Name: Relationship to children: Parent Legal guardian Other (describe): 2 Person You Want Protection From Name: Relationship to children: Parent Legal guardian Other (describe): 3 Children Under 18 Years Old (For children you have with the person in 2 , list from oldest to youngest.) a. Name: Date of birth: (Check here if you need more space. Write “DV-105, Children” at the top and attach it to this form.) b. Name: Date of birth: c.

Name: Date of birth: d. Date of birth:Name: 4 a. Have all the children listed in lived together for the last five years?3 No (If no, complete form DV-105(A). Do not complete the

section below.) (If yes, complete the

section below.)Yes City and State Where Children Lived (If you do not complete this section, the judge may not be able to b. List where the children have lived for the last five years. Start with their current location. Children lived with (check all that apply): Dates (month/year) City and State (include tribal land, if applies) Me Person in 2 Other (relationship to child) From: Check here if this address is private (confidential). List the state only. To present From: Until: From: Until: From: Until: From: Until: From: Until: make custody and visitation orders.) This is not a Court Order.

Instructions: Use this form to request orders for children you have with the person in . For more information on the orders you can request, read form DV-105-INFO, Asking for Child Custody and Visitation Orders.

Rev. July 1, 2026 Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-105, Page 2 of 6 Case Number: 5 History of Court Cases Involving Your Children a. Do you know about any other case involving any child listed in 3 ? No Yes (If yes, complete the

section below): (Check all that apply. List where the case was filed (city, state, or tribe), year it was filed, and case number, if known.) Custody Divorce Juvenile Court (child welfare, juvenile justice) Guardianship Criminal Other (example: child support case) b. Is there a current order for custody or visitation in effect? No Yes (If yes, complete the

section below): What did the judge order? (Examples: who has custody of the children and what the visitation

schedule is) (Attach a copy of the order, if you have one.) Why do you want to change the order? c. If there is another parent or legal guardian besides you and the person in , list their information below.2 Name: Parent Legal guardian This is not a Court Order.

Rev. July 1, 2026 Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-105, Page 3 of 6 Case Number: Orders a Judge Can Make to Protect Your Children To ask for orders to protect your children, answer the questions below. 6 Do you want to limit where the person in can travel with your children?2 No Yes (If yes, complete the

section below): I ask the judge to order that the person in must have written permission from me, or a court order, to take the children outside: The county of (list): California Other places (list): 2 7 Do you want the person in to have access to the children's records or information?2 Yes No (If no, complete the

section below): a. I ask the judge to order that the person in not access or have access to the records or information for:2 All the children listed in .3 Only the children listed here (names): b.

For the following records or information (check all that apply): Medical, dental, and mental health School and daycare Extracurricular activity, including summer camps and sports teams Other (describe): (If the judge makes this order, providers will not be able to release the protected information to the person in .)2 Child’s employment (including volunteer and unpaid positions) 8 Do you believe the person in might abduct (kidnap) your children?2 No Yes (To ask for orders to help prevent abduction, you must complete form DV-108, Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction, and attach it to this form.) This is not a Court Order.

Rev. July 1, 2026 Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-105, Page 4 of 6 Case Number: Child Custody You can ask a judge to make custody orders for your children. There are two types of custody in California: legal and physical custody. For both types of custody, parents can share custody (joint) or one parent can have full custody (sole). • • Physical custody means the person who the child regularly lives with. Any orders made by the judge now will last until your court date (about three weeks away). On your court date, the judge can change or extend the orders.

Legal custody means the person who makes decisions about the child’s health, education, and welfare. 9 Do you want the judge to make child custody orders? No Yes (If yes, complete the

section below): Legal Custody (check one): Sole to me Sole to person in 2 Jointly (shared) by me and person in 2 Other (describe): Physical Custody (check one): Sole to me Sole to person in 2 Jointly (shared) by me and person in 2 Other (describe): Visitation (Parenting Time) with Children Visitation (parenting time) is the time each parent spends with the child. If a parent does not get custody, that parent can have visits, if a judge believes it is safe and in the child’s best interest.

Visitation orders a judge can make include: • No visits • Visits supervised (monitored) by a third party • Virtual or in-person visits • Visits not supervised Any orders made by the judge now will last until your court date (about three weeks away). On your court date, the judge can change or extend the orders. Answer the questions below to tell the judge what parenting time you want the person in to have until your court date. 10 Do you want the person in to have visits (parenting time) with the children?2 No, I ask the judge to order no visits for the person in (Stop here.

You have finished completing this form.)2 Yes (Go to .)11 Yes, but only virtual visits (Go to .)11 2 11 Do you want visits with the children to be supervised (monitored) by a third party? (To learn about supervised visitations, go to selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/guide-supervised-visitation.) Yes (Go to .)12 No (Go to .)13 This is not a Court Order.

Rev. July 1, 2026 Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-105, Page 5 of 6 Case Number: 12 Details of Supervised (Monitored) Visits a. Who do you want to supervise the visits? (Check one): Professional (list name, if known): Professional fees paid by: Me % Person in 2 % Other: %

(1) Nonprofessional, like a trusted relative or friend(2) (Name): Check here if the person has agreed to supervise visits. Other (describe): b. Location of visits (check one): In person at a safe location Virtual visit (not in person) Virtual visit with person in How often and how long should the visits be? (Check one): Once a week, for (number of hours): Twice a week, for (number of hours): each visit. Other (describe): Check here if you want to use the chart listed below for a schedule.

Time Person to bring children to and from visit (or make available for virtual visit) Location of drop-off/pick-up Monday Start: End, if applies: Tuesday Start: End, if applies: Wednesday Start: End, if applies: Thursday Start: End, if applies: Friday Start: End, if applies: Saturday Start: End, if applies: Sunday Start: End, if applies: Every week Every other week Other Start date for visits (month, day, year): 2 Plan for Supervised Visits Follow the plan listed above (check one): c. (If you completed , you are done completing this form. Do not complete .)12 13 This is not a Court Order.

Rev. July 1, 2026 DV-105, Page 6 of 6Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: 13 Details of Unsupervised Visits a. If the judge allows the person in to have unsupervised visits with your children, you will have to tell the judge how you want to handle drop-off and pick-up of the children, also called exchanges. Do you want exchanges to be supervised by a third party? 2 No Yes (If yes, do you want a professional or nonprofessional to supervise? Check 1 or 2.) Professional (list name, if known): Professional fees paid by: Me % Person in 2 % Other: %

(1) Nonprofessional, like a trusted relative or friend (Name): Check here if the person has agreed to supervise exchanges. (2) b. Parenting time you want the person in to have with the children.2 Time Person to bring children to and from visit (or make available for virtual visit) Location of drop-off/pick-up Monday Start: End, if applies: Tuesday Start: End, if applies: Wednesday Start: End, if applies: Thursday Start: End, if applies: Friday Start: End, if applies: Saturday Start: End, if applies: Sunday Start: End, if applies: Follow the

schedule listed above (check one): Every week Every other week Other Start date for visits (month, day, year): Other (describe):

(1) Location of visits (check one): In person at a safe location Virtual visit (not in person)

(2) Give details including when visits will happen, how often the visits should be, and who will be responsible for transporting the children. (Use the lines or chart below): Virtual visit with person in 2 Plan for Unsupervised Visits This is not a Court Order.

City and State Where Children Lived (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-105(A), Page 1 of 1Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov New January 1, 2023, Mandatory Form Family Code, § 3400 et seq. DV-105(

A) City and State Where Children Lived Case Number: This is not a Court Order. (For person in : Use this form if you have children that have not lived together for the last five years.) This form is attached to (check one): DV-105 DV-125 (For person in : Use this form to list where your children have lived for the last five years.) Check here to list other children with a different residence history than the children you've already listed. Use another form DV-105(

A) and attach it to this form. (Use the space below to list where the child or children have lived for the last five years. Start with their current location.) (Use the space below to list another child or children who have not lived with the child or children listed above. List where they have lived for the last five years.

Start with their current location.) Name of child or children: Name of child or children: Me Children lived with (check all that apply): From: Until: Dates (month/year) From: Until: From: Until: From: Until: City, State, and Tribal Land Person in Other* From: Other* (relationship to child): Check here if you want to keep your current location private. List the state only.

From: Until: From: Until: 2 To present 2 1 Me Children lived with (check all that apply): From: Until: Dates (month/year) From: Until: From: Until: From: Until: City, State, and Tribal Land Person in Other* From: Other* (relationship to child): Check here if you want to keep your current location private. List the state only. From: Until: From: Until: 2 To present

Judicial Council of California, Rev. January 1, 2026, Mandatory Form Fam. Code, §§ 3011, 3020, 3022, 3040, 3043, 3100, 6340, 7604 Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-140, Page 1 of 6 DV-140 Child Custody and Visitation Order Case Number: This form is attached to (check one): Form DV-110 Form DV-130 1 Name of Protected Person: Relationship to children: Parent Legal Guardian Other (describe): 2 Name of Restrained Person: Relationship to children: Parent Legal Guardian Other (describe): 3 Children Under 18 Years Old a. Name: Date of birth: b. Name: Date of birth: c.

Name: Date of birth: d. Name: Date of birth: (Check here if you have more children to list. On a separate piece of paper write “DV-140, Children” at the top and attach it to this form.) 4 No Travel With Children Without Permission Person in Person in Other (name): must have written permission from the other parent, or a court order, to take the children outside of: a. County of (list): b. State of California c. United States d. Other place(s) (list): 1 2 This is a Court Order. Form DV-310 courts.ca.gov

Rev. January 1, 2026 Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: 5 Stop Access to Children's School, Health, and Other Information a. The person in must not access or have access to the records or information for:2 3All the children listed in . Only the children listed here (names): b.

From the following (check all that apply): Medical, dental, and mental health providers School and daycare providers Extracurricular activity providers (including summer camps and sports teams) Child’s employers (including volunteer and unpaid positions) Other (describe): If you are a provider listed above, you must not release information or records regarding the children listed in a to the person in . 5 2 6 Judge's Decision on Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction (attach form DV-145) 7 Child Custody a.

Legal Custody (The person who makes decisions about the child’s health, education, and welfare.) Sole to Person in 1 Jointly (shared) by persons in and 1 2 Sole to Person in 2 Other (describe): b.

Physical Custody (The person who the child regularly lives with.) Sole to Person in 1 Jointly (shared) by persons in and 1 2 Sole to Person in 2 Other (describe): Visitation (Parenting Time) With Children (See 8 – 15 .) 2Person in must have no visitation with the children in until further order of the court. 8 3 (If this form is attached to form DV-110, Temporary Restraining Order, this means that the judge has stopped your right to visit with your children temporarily. If you do not agree with this order, attend your court hearing.) This is a Court Order. DV-140, Page 2 of 6

Rev. January 1, 2026 Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: DV-140, Page 3 of 6 This is a Court Order. 9 Professional Supervised (Monitored) Visits With Children a. Person to be supervised: Person in 1 Person in 2 b. Professional provider to supervise visits (check 1, 2, or 3):

(1) Person in must contact chosen provider by (date):1 Person in must contact chosen provider by (date):2 Telephone: Address (if known): Chosen provider: If the chosen provider cannot provide services, parties must use the alternate provider. Alternate provider: Telephone: Address (if known):

(2) Person in 1 Person in 2 is attached to this order. given in court to . Person in 1 Person in 2 must choose and contact a provider by (date): A list of providers (check one):

(3) Other: c. Frequency of visits (check one): Once a week, for (number of hours): each visit. Twice a week, for (number of hours): each visit. Other (describe): Fees paid by: Person in 1 % Person in 2 % Other %d. Visits must be: e. Virtual (not in person). (Before a provider is chosen, confirm that the provider offers virtual visits.) In person at a safe location. Other:

Rev. January 1, 2026 Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: This is a Court Order. 10 Nonprofessional Supervised (Monitored) Visits With Children a. Person to be supervised: Person in 1 Person in 2 b. Nonprofessional provider (person) to supervise visits Name: Relationship to child: Telephone (if known):Address (if known): c.

Schedule for visits (check one): Follow the Visitation Plan listed in .13 Other

schedule (give a detailed schedule): d. Location of visits: In person at a safe location (give location): Virtual (not in person). (Provider, child, and visiting parent may need access to internet.) Other: (For more information on safe locations and virtual visits, go to selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/guide-supervised- visitation.) 11 Supervised Exchanges (Drop-Off and Pick-up of Children) (Complete this item and go to to describe visitation plan.)12 a. Person to be supervised: Person in 1 Person in 2

(1) Professional Provider Name of provider (if known): Telephone (if known): Address (if known): Fees paid by: Person in 1 % Person in 2 % Other % Person in must contact provider by (date):1 Person in must contact provider by (date):2 Location of exchanges to be decided by provider. Nonprofessional Provider Name: Relationship to child: Telephone (if known): Address (if known): Safe location for exchanges: (For more information on safe locations, go to selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/guide-supervised-visitation.) (2) b. Provider (Person) to Supervise Exchanges DV-140, Page 4 of 6

Rev. January 1, 2026 Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: This is a Court Order. 12 Visits With No Supervision (Unmonitored) Person in 1 Person in 2 will visit with the children listed in 3a. b. Visits must be: In person Virtual (not in person) (Child and visiting parent may need access to the internet. For more information on virtual visits, go to selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/domestic-violence-child-custody.) Other: Described below: c.

Listed in .13 The visitation plan is (check one): 213 Visitation Plan for Person in Time Location of drop-off/pick-up Monday Start: End, if applies: Tuesday Start: End, if applies: Wednesday Start: End, if applies: Thursday Start: End, if applies: Friday Start: End, if applies: Saturday Start: End, if applies: Sunday Start: End, if applies: Every week Every other week Other Start date for visits (month, day, year): Visit must be virtual Person to bring children to and from visit (or make child available for virtual visit) Follow the plan listed above (check one): DV-140, Page 5 of 6

Rev. January 1, 2026 Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-140, Page 6 of 6 Case Number: 14 Mandatory Findings (Findings required under Family Code sections 3011, 3044, and 3100.) a. No findings required by law b. Findings required by law Other: The court has made the required findings. The court’s reasons are in writing (check one):

(1) On form DV-150, Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitation Order. In a minute order By a court reporter Other: The court has made the required findings. The court’s reasons were recorded (check all that apply):(2) 15 Other Orders Describe additional orders in the space below or use a separate attachment (e.g., FL-341(C), Children’s Holiday

Schedule Attachment). 16 Criminal Protective Order List any criminal protective order protecting the person in or any child in from the person in .1 2 Case number: County: Case number: County: (If a criminal protective order is in effect, law enforcement must follow the priority of enforcement on form DV-110 or DV-130.) 3 17 Country of Habitual Residence The country of habitual residence of the child or children in this case is (check one): The United States, Other (name of country): . 18 Jurisdiction and Notice This court has jurisdiction to make child custody orders in this case under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (part 3 of the California Family Code starting with

section 3400). The responding party was given notice consistent with the laws of the State of California. 19 Penalties for Violating This Order If you violate this order, you may be subject to civil or criminal penalties, or both. This is a Court Order.

Judicial Council of California, Rev. January 1, 2023, Mandatory Form Family Code, § 3048 www.courts.ca.gov Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-108, Page 1 of 2 DV-108 Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction Case Number: This form is attached to DV-105, Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders. 1 Your Name: 2 Name of Person You Want Protection From: This is not a Court Order. (In this section, explain to the judge why you believe there is a risk that the person in will take your children without your permission and hide them from you.

The judge will use the information below to decide whether to grant any orders you request on page 2.) Has violated or threatened to violate a custody or visitation order. Does not have strong ties to California. Has done things recently that make it easy to take our children, like (check all that apply): Quit a job Closed a bank account Sold or gotten rid of property Sold a home or ended a lease Hidden or destroyed documents Applied for a passport, birth certificate, or school or medical records a. b. c. d.

Has a history of: Not cooperating with me in parenting Taking away or hiding our children from me Child abuse Abusing me Abusing other partners e. Has a criminal record 3 Threatening to take away or hide our children from me g. Give examples or reasons for your answers above: f. Another county in California (list county): Another state (list state): Another country (list country): Is a citizen of another country (list country or countries): Has strong ties in: Does the person in have strong family, cultural, or emotional ties to that country?

Yes No2 Other (explain): (Use this form to ask for protection if you believe that the person in might take the children without your permission and hide them from you.) 2 Reasons I Am Afraid of Child Abduction 2 The person in (check all that apply):2 The statements made above are made under penalty of perjury as declared on the request form (DV-100, ).32

Rev. January 1, 2023 DV- 108, Page 2 of 2Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: This is not a Court Order.

I ask the judge to order the person in to get a custody and visitation order equal to the most recent U.S. order 10 Foreign Custody and Visitation Order 2 9 Notify Foreign Embassy or Consulate of Passport Restrictions I ask the judge to order the person in to notify (name of embassy or consulate): 2 of this order and to file proof of the notification with the court by (date): 8 Turn In and Do Not Apply for Passports or Other Important Documents I ask the judge to order the person in to not apply for passports or other documents that can be used for travel, like visas and birth certificates, and to turn in the following documents: Provide Travel Plan and Documents If the person in is allowed to travel with our children, the person in should be ordered to give me: Children's travel

schedule Copies of round-trip airline tickets Addresses and telephone numbers where the children can be reached (describe):Other 2 (Check all that apply.) An open airline ticket for me in case the children are not returned.

Notify Other State of Travel Restrictions I ask the judge to order the person in to register this order with 2 before the children can travel to that state for visits. by (date): to (name of person to give documents to): for visits. before the child can travel to (list country): (Note that foreign orders may be changed or enforced depending on the laws of the country.) Orders a Judge Can Make to Prevent Abduction In this section, you can ask for orders to prevent the person in from abducting (kidnapping) your children. 2 Check all the orders that you want a judge to make (order).

Do Not Move With Children Without Permission I ask the judge to order that the person in not move with our children without my written permission or the judge's permission. Post a Bond I ask the judge to order the person in to post a bond for $ 2 If the person in takes the children without my permission, I can use this money to bring the children back.2 . (list county and state): 2 2 2 4 5 6 7

Judicial Council of California, Rev. January 1, 2023, Mandatory Form Family Code, § 3048, 22 USC § 9001 et seq. www.courts.ca.gov Order to Prevent Child Abduction (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-145, Page 1 of 2 DV-145 Order to Prevent Child Abduction Case Number: This form is attached to DV-140, Child Custody and Visitation Order. 3 Has violated or threatened to violate a custody or visitation order. Does not have strong ties to California.

Has done things recently that make it easy to take the children (check all that apply): Quit a job Closed a bank account Sold or gotten rid of property Sold a home or ended a lease Hidden or destroyed documents Applied for a passport, birth certificate, or school or a. b.

(1) Has a history of (check all that apply): Not cooperating with person in parenting Taking the children without permissionAbusing person in Abusing other partners Has a criminal record Has strong ties in: Another county in California (list county): Another state (list states): Another country (list country): Is a citizen of another country (list country): 2There is a risk that the person in might take the children without permission because person in : Based on the information given, the judge finds that: 2 2 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

(7) There is not a risk that the person in might take the children without proper permission. The judge has not granted any of the orders in . 4 12– Court's Decision 4 Do Not Move Without Written Permission of the Other Parent or Court Order The person in 2 must not move with the children outside This county California The United States Other (specify): without written permission from the other parent or a court order. This is a Court Order. 1 Name of Protected Person: 2 Name of Restrained Person: Other (describe):Relationship to children: Parent Legal Guardian Other (describe):Relationship to children: Parent Legal Guardian 1

(8) Other reasons: (Check all that apply): medical records Child abuse 1 The Orders are Granted as Follows:

Rev. January 1, 2023 Order to Prevent Child Abduction (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-145, Page 2 of 2 Case Number: 5 12 Other (list other orders or jurisdictional factors): The court authorizes any law enforcement officer to enforce this order. In this county, contact the Child Abduction Unit of the Office of the District Attorney at: Notice to Authorities in Other States and Countries: This court has jurisdiction to make child custody orders under California’s Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (California Family Code,

part 3,

section 3400 et seq.) and The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (22 U.S.C.

section 9001 et seq.). If jurisdiction is based on other factors, they will be listed above in . This is a Court Order. Turn In and Do Not Apply for Passports or Other Important Documents Person in must not apply for passports or other documents that can be used for travel, like visas and birth 2 by (date): to (name): Provide Travel Plan and Documents Person in must give the person in the following before traveling with the children (check all that apply): Children's travel

schedule Copies of round-trip airline tickets Addresses and telephone numbers where children can be reached (describe):Other An open airline ticket for the person in in case the children are not returned 2 1 1 Notify Foreign Embassy or Consulate of Passport Restrictions Person in must notify (name of embassy or consulate): 2 of this order and provide the court with proof of the notice by (date): Person in must get a custody and visitation order equal to the most recent U.S. order before the children can Foreign Custody and Visitation Order 2 travel to (list country): The court recognizes that foreign orders may be changed or enforced depending on the laws of that country. for visits. certificates, and must turn in the following documents: Post a Bond The person in must post a bond for $ .2 6 7 8 9 10 11 Enforcing Order 12 Notify Other State of Travel Restrictions Person in must register this order with 2 before the children can travel to that state for visits. (list county and state):

DV-150, Page 1 of 5Judicial Council of California, courts.ca.gov New January 1, 2026, Optional Form Fam. Code, §§ 3011, 3044, 3100 Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) This is a Court Order. DV-150 Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitation Order Clerk stamps date here when form is filed. Fill in court name and street address: Superior Court of California, County of San Diego Court fills in case number when form is filed. Case Number: 1 Protected Person (name): 2 Restrained Person (name): 3 Hearing a.

The hearing was on (date): with (name of judicial officer): b. These people attended the hearing (check all that apply): The person in 1 The lawyer for the person in 1 (Lawyer’s name): The person in 2 The lawyer for the person in 2 (Lawyer’s name): The Restrained Person Is Granted Sole Custody, Joint Custody, or Unsupervised Visits (Mandatory findings under Family Code

section 3011: The court must complete this item when allegations of abuse have been made against the restrained person and the court grants the restrained person sole or joint legal or physical custody, or unsupervised visits.) The court finds that the custody and visitation (parenting time) order is in the best interests of the children; is specific as to time, day, place, and manner of transfer of the children; and protects their safety and the safety of the parties. For (check one):a. The children listed on form DV-140, item 3 Only the children listed here (names of children): b.

Court’s reasons for granting sole or joint physical or legal custody, or unsupervised visits: 4 CENTRAL DIVISION, CENTRAL COURTHOUSE, 1100 UNION ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 EAST COUNTY DIVISION, 250 E. MAIN ST., EL CAJON, CA 92020 NORTH COUNTY DIVISION, 325 S. MELROSE DR., VISTA, CA 92081 SOUTH COUNTY DIVISION, 500 3RD AVE., CHULA VISTA, CA 91910

New January 1, 2026 Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: This is a Court Order. DV-150, Page 2 of 5 5 The Restrained Person Is Granted Sole or Joint Custody and Has Committed Domestic Violence in the Last Five Years (Mandatory findings under Family Code

section 3044: The court must complete this item if the restrained person has committed domestic violence in the last five years and the court has granted sole or joint legal or physical custody to the restrained person.) a. The restrained person is granted (check all that apply): Sole or joint legal custody Sole or joint physical custody b. For (check one): The children listed on form DV-140, item 3 Only the children listed here (names of children): The court finds that the custody order is in the best interests of the children.

In deciding the best interests of the children, the court has not used the preference for frequent and continuing contact with both parents. c. Court’s reasons for granting sole or joint physical or legal custody:

New January 1, 2026 Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: 5 d. The court has balanced all required factors:

(1) The restrained person has successfully completed a batterer intervention program that meets the requirements under Penal Code

section 1203.097(c). Yes No (Explain, as needed):

(2) The restrained person has completed a program for alcohol or drug abuse counseling. Yes No Does not apply. The court decided counseling was not appropriate. (Explain, as needed):

(3) The restrained person has completed a parenting class. Yes No Does not apply. The court decided a parenting class was not appropriate. (Explain, as needed):

(4) The restrained person is on probation or parole and has complied with all the terms and conditions. Yes No Does not apply. The restrained person is not on probation or parole. (Explain, as needed):

(5) The restrained person has complied with (followed) all restraining and protective orders. Yes No (Explain, as needed): This is a Court Order. DV-150, Page 3 of 5

New January 1, 2026 Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: 5 d.

(6) The restrained person has not committed additional acts of domestic violence. Yes No (Explain, as needed):

(7) The court has found that the restrained person has one or more firearms or ammunition. The restrained person has relinquished all of these items and shown proof of relinquishment to the court. Yes No Does not apply (Explain, as needed):

(8) Additional reasons, if any: 6 Court Has Granted In-Person Visits for Restrained Person (Mandatory findings under Family Code

section 3100: The court must complete this item if the court finds that the protected person is staying in a confidential location due to domestic violence or fear of domestic violence, and the court is granting in-person visits to the restrained person.) a. The court finds that the protected person is staying in a confidential location due to domestic violence or fear of domestic violence. b. For (check one): The children listed on form DV-140, item 3 Only the children listed here (names of children): The court finds that in-person visits with the restrained person are in the best interests of the children.

The court's order for custody and visitation is designed to keep the location of the protected person confidential, and will protect all persons staying at the confidential location. This is a Court Order. DV-150, Page 4 of 5

DV-150, Page 5 of 5New January 1, 2026 Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention) Case Number: This is a Court Order. 6 c. In granting in-person visits, the court has considered the following required factors:

(1) Whether the restrained person has access to firearms or ammunition. In considering this factor, the court found that the restrained person (check one): Does not have access to firearms or ammunition Does have access to firearms or ammunition Other:

(2) Whether the restrained person has complied with (followed) all restraining and protective orders. In considering this factor, the court found that the restrained person (check one): Has complied with all restraining and protective orders Has not complied with all restraining and protective orders Other:

(3) Information provided under Family Code

section 3011.

(4) Information provided under Family Code

section 6306 (background check).

(5) The potential for revealing a confidential location.

(6) Additional information or reasons for court’s decision, if any: 7 Other Findings (if any): Judge's Signature Date: Judge or Judicial Officer

CONFIDENTIAL SDSC FCS-046 (Rev. 12/24) FAMILY COURT SERVICES SCREENING FORM Mandatory Form (CONFIDENTIAL) ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): TELEPHONE NO.: FAX NO. (Optional): EMAIL ADDRESS (Optional): ATTORNEY FOR (Name): FOR COURT USE ONLY SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CENTRAL DIVISION, CENTRAL COURTHOUSE, 1100 UNION ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 EAST COUNTY DIVISION, 250 E. MAIN ST., EL CAJON, CA, 92020 NORTH COUNTY DIVISION, 325 S. MELROSE DR., SUITE 340, VISTA, CA, 92081 SOUTH COUNTY DIVISION, 500 3RD AVE., CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 PETITIONER(

S) RESPONDENT(

S) OTHER PARENT FAMILY COURT SERVICES SCREENING FORM (CONFIDENTIAL) CASE NUMBER PETITIONER OTHER PARENT Name: Address: Daytime Telephone Number (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): Attorney: Telephone Number: RESPONDENT Name: Address: Daytime Telephone Number (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.): Attorney: Telephone Number: Additional party(ies) listed on attachment. NOTE: THIS SCREENING FORM IS FOR FAMILY COURT SERVICES (FCS) USE ONLY. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.

CHILDREN MAY NOT ACCOMPANY PARTIES TO THE FAMILY COURT SERVICES APPOINTMENT UNLESS ORDERED BY THE COURT OR SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED BY A FAMILY COURT SERVICES COUNSELOR. FAILURE TO APPEAR OR FAILURE TO CANCEL THE FAMILY COURT SERVICES APPOINTMENT AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT TIME MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE COURT OF UP TO $1500 TO ONE OR BOTH PARTIES PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

SECTION 177.5 AND SAN DIEGO SUPERIOR COURT LOCAL RULES. YES NO 1. Have there been any allegations of domestic violence? 2. Is there a current domestic violence restraining order? 3. Does any party require a Spanish-speaking counselor? 4 Does any party live outside of the County of San Diego and need a remote FCS session? 5. Is a third party requesting custody or visitation? Grandparent Joinder Other: Name and relationship to child(ren) Date: Signature of Filing Party/Attorney

CONFIDENTIAL SDSC FCS-002 (Rev. 12/18) FAMILY COURT SERVICES (FCS) DATA SHEET Page 1 of 3 Mandatory Form (CONFIDENTIAL) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FAMILY COURT SERVICES (FCS) DATA SHEET (CONFIDENTIAL) CHECK ONE Father Mother Grandparent Other (specify relationship): _______________________________________ FULL LEGAL NAME AKA OR MAIDEN NAME ADDRESS Number and Street Apt. # City State Zip Code HOME TEL. NO. _______________________________ WORK TEL. NO. ______________________________________ WORK

SCHEDULE _________________________________________________________________________________ BIRTH DATE / / PLACE OF BIRTH _____________________________________ LAST FOUR DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER XXX – XX – ___ ___ ___ ___ DRIVER LICENSE NUMBER ___________________ STATE_________________ CURRENTLY VALID Yes No ATTORNEY _____________________________________________________ TEL. NO. __________________________ ADDRESS Number and Street Apt. # City State Zip Code CHILD(REN)'S ATTORNEY (if any) ___________________________________ TEL.

NO. __________________________ ADDRESS Number and Street Apt. # City State Zip Code PARENTS Date of Marriage __________________________ or Date Began Living Together Date of Separation ________________________ If dissolution fıled, when? NAME OF MINOR CHILD(REN) Parent with First Middle Last Date of Birth Place of Birth whom residing 1. 2. 3. 4. COMPLETE ALL THREE PAGES Have you previously been to Family Court Services?

Yes No Case Name __________________________ Case No. ____________________________ FCS Date ____________________________ Next Court Date _____________________ IF YOU ARE BEING PROTECTED BY A RESTRAINING ORDER OR IF YOU ALLEGE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, YOU MAY BE SEEN SEPARATELY. Are you requesting a separate session? Yes No If you want to be seen separately, advise the Family Court Services Clerk when you check in. SUPPORT PERSON: If you are being protected by a restraining order, a support person may accompany you during your FCS session.

The support person must first sign a Family Court Services Domestic Violence Support Person Agreement (SDSC Form #FCS-038). Advise the Family Court Services Clerk of your support person when you check in. Are you requesting that your address and telephone number remain confidential? Yes No

CONFIDENTIAL CASE NAME CASE NUMBER SDSC FCS-002 (Rev. 12/18) FAMILY COURT SERVICES (FCS) DATA SHEET Page 2 of 3 Mandatory Form (CONFIDENTIAL) MEDICAL AND DENTAL INFORMATION Child(ren)’s Doctor's Name Tel. No. ADDRESS Number and Street Apt. # City State Zip Code List medical/dental information to be discussed at FCS EDUCATION Child Name of School Teacher/Counselor Grade 1. 2. 3. 4. COUNSELING Is Child(ren) Father Mother in Counseling? Yes No Counselor for Counselor for Counselor's Name Counselor's Name Address Address Tel. No. Tel. No. When did counseling begin? When did counseling begin?

CHILD(REN)’S ACTIVITIES AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS (e.g. special classes, team activities, and transportation to and from these activities) __________________________ 1. Are there allegations of verbal intimidation or threats? Yes No 2. Has there been physical violence between the parents? Yes No If yes, how long ago? 0 – 6 mos. 6 mos. – 1 yr. 1 yr. or more 3. Has law enforcement been involved? Yes No Provide details: ____________________________________ 4.

Have there been allegations of verbal intimidation/threats, physical violence, and/or restraining orders between yourself and your parent current spouse or cohabitant party in dating or engagement relationship other? Yes No If yes, check all boxes that apply. Provide details: _________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Have there been allegations of abuse against your child(ren) or child(ren) for whom you have provided care?

Yes No If yes, when:___________________________________________________________________ Who made the allegations? ______________________Who was the alleged abuser? __________________________ Has Child Welfare Services (CWS) been involved? Yes No CWS worker's name and telephone number

CONFIDENTIAL CASE NAME CASE NUMBER SDSC FCS-002 (Rev. 12/18) FAMILY COURT SERVICES (FCS) DATA SHEET Page 3 of 3 Mandatory Form (CONFIDENTIAL) FAMILY COURT SERVICES (FCS) DATA SHEET Complete the following questions. 1. Which parent filed the current court action? 2. What is the action regarding? 3. Is there a c ourt order regarding custody and visitation now? Yes No a. If yes, briefly summarize: b. When was it issued? 4. If there is no court order or a different

schedule is being practiced, summarize your current parenting

schedule : 5. What parenting

schedule would you like to have? Date: Signature of Party Filling Out This Form NO ATTACHMENTS

SDSC FCS-022 (Rev. 1/25) FAMILY COURT SERVICES Page 1 of 2 Informational Form CHILD CUSTODY RECOMMENDING COUNSELING INFORMATION SHEET SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CENTRAL DIVISION, CENTRAL COURTHOUSE, 1100 UNION ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101, (619) 844-2888 EAST COUNTY DIVISION, 250 E. MAIN ST., EL CAJON, CA 92020, (619) 456-4181 NORTH COUNTY DIVISION, 325 S.

MELROSE DR., VISTA, CA 92081, (760) 201-8300 SOUTH COUNTY DIVISION, 500 3RD AVE., CHULA VISTA, CA 91910, (619) 746-6097 FAMILY COURT SERVICES CHILD CUSTODY RECOMMENDING COUNSELING INFORMATION SHEET IMPORTANT: This information sheet is not an d should not be considered or construed as legal advic e. Child custody recommending counselors do not give legal advice. If you need legal advice, you should consult an attorney. What is Child Custody Recommending Counseling?

Child custody recommending counseling (formerly called “mediation”) is a process in which parties are given the opportunity to work together, with the assistance of an experienced Family Court Services (FCS) counselor, towards a goal of reaching an agreement regarding a parenting plan for the child(ren). The child custody recommending counseling conference is an opportunity for parties to discuss custody and visitation and make their own decisions about what is in the best interest of the child(ren).

The parenting plan that is developed details when children are to be with each party and specifies other parental responsibilities. Information shared by parties during the child custody recommending counseling session is not confidential to the court. The counselor will notify the court of areas of agreement. If no agreement is reached, the counselor will make a written recommendation to the court as to what is believed to be in the best interest of the child(ren). The recommendation will be provided to the parties prior to the court hearing.

If you disagree with the counselor’s recommendation, you or your attorney will have the opportunity during your court hearing to tell the judicial officer your position regarding a child sharing plan. Only a judicial officer can make a court order for child custody or visitation. Telephone calls to a counselor after the FCS session will not be accepted unless the counselor has requested specific information. All information that you want the counselor to know should be discussed during the FCS session. What will happen at your Family Court Services appointment?

You will view an orientation video before seeing a counselor. The video can also be viewed on the court’s website at www.sdcourt.ca.gov. Under the Divisions heading, select Family, then select Custody and Visitation. In advance of your appointment, complete and submit the Family Court Services Data Sheet (SDSC Form #FCS-002). The form is located on the court’s website: www.sdcourt.ca.gov. Under the Divisions heading, select Family, select Custody and Visitation, then select Forms.

Mail the completed form to the address on the top of this form where your FCS appointment is located OR email it to Family Court Services at the court division where your FCS appointment is located : o Central Division: FCSCentral@sdcourt.ca.gov o East County Division: FCSEast@sdcourt.ca.gov o North County Division: FCSNorth@sdcourt.ca.gov o South County Division: FCSSouth@sdcourt.ca.gov This form must be submitted in advance for the counselor to review prior to conducting the session. During the FCS session, you will be asked about your home, relationships, and other aspects of your life related to parenting.

Your proposal for a child sharing

schedule and any parenting concerns will also be discussed. The FCS conference will last 1½ to 2 hours.

SDSC FCS-022 (Rev. 1/25) FAMILY COURT SERVICES Page 2 of 2 Informational Form CHILD CUSTODY RECOMMENDING COUNSELING INFORMATION SHEET Are the parties always seen together in the child custody recommending counseling session? Parties are seen together unless there is a restraining order or allegations of domestic violence. If you are being protected by a restraining order against the other party, or if you allege domestic violence has occurred, you may be interviewed separately from the other parent.

Also, if a restraining order for your protection is in effect at the time of the appointment, you may have a support person with you during your FCS session. To arrange for either of these requests, please submit the appropriate forms as explained below prior to your appointment and advise the FCS clerk of these requests when you check in for your appointment. If you do not have a restraining order against the other party, you may request a separate session by completing a Declaration Alleging Domestic Violence for Separate Family Court Services Session (SDSC Form #FCS -017) prior to your session.

Mail or email the form with your Family Court Services Data Sheet (SDSC Form #FCS -002) as indicated above. The form is located on the court’s website: www.sdcourt.ca.gov. Under the Divisions heading, select Family, select Custody and Visitation, then select Forms. You may request the presence of a support person by completing the Family Court Services Domestic Violence Support Person Agreement (SDSC Form #FCS-038) prior to your session. Mail or email the form with your Family Court Services Data Sheet (SDSC Form #FCS-002). The form is located on the court’s website: www.sdcourt.ca.gov.

Under the Divisions heading, select Family, select Custody and Visitation, then select Forms. Arrangements can also be made for a remote appearance for a party out of the county. Please call the FCS office where your session will take place to arrange for participation remotely. Should I bring the child(ren) to the Family Court Services appointment? Do NOT bring the child(ren) with you for the FCS appointment unless ordered to do so by the court . If an interview with the child(ren) is needed, the FCS counselor will make arrangements for another time.

What are the limitations of child custody recommending counseling? Child custody recommending counseling does NOT deal with issues related to money, child or spousal support, or property. Family Court Services cannot monitor or enforce court orders. IMPORTANT If you do not need the Family Court Services child custody recommending counseling session, you must cancel it at least one court day prior to the scheduled date, per San Diego Superior Court Local Rules, Division V,

Chapter 11, Child and Custody Visitation. If you do not cancel the session and/or fail to appear for the session, you may be ordered by the court to pay a monetary sanction of up to $1,500 pursuant to Code Civ. Proc. § 177.5. Additional information about child custody recommending counseling can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov and www.courts.ca.gov.

Revised January 1, 2022 If there has been domestic violence (domestic abuse or partner abuse) in your family, a special law may apply to your case. What is “domestic violence”? It means to hit, kick, scare, throw things, pull hair, push, follow, harass, sexually assault, or threaten to do any of these things. It also includes other actions that make someone afraid of being hurt , isolated or unable to get to basic things, like food. Domestic violence can be spoken, written, or physical. For more information on what domestic violence is, read form DV-500-INFO , Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Help Me?

What is “child custody”? There are two kinds: • A person with physical custody lives with the child on a regular basis. • A person with legal custody makes important decisions about the child’s health care, education, and welfare. When does domestic violence affect my case? In the last 5 years, has a parent in this case : 1.

Had a conviction in criminal court for domestic violence against one of the following people: • The other parent in the custody case; • Any of your children or your children’s siblings; • Their current spouse, or someone they are currently dating, engaged to, or living with; or • Their parent (your child’s grandparent)? 2. Had a judge decide that they committed domestic violence against any of the people listed above? (Example: a judge granted a restraining order against the parent after people testified and gave evidence.) If you answered yes to 1 or 2, a special law applies to your case.

This special law is sometimes called “3044” (see page 2 for the entire law). If someone is not your child’s parent and is asking the court for custody, this law applies to them, too. Even if “3044” does not apply to your case, you should give the judge any information about domestic violence or abuse that you think can help the judge decide who gets custody. How “3044” affects your case The judge can give custody to a person who has a domestic violence conviction or decision against them only if the judge believes that it is in the child’s best interest to do so. The judge must look at 8 factors: 1.

What is in the child’s best interest? 2. Has the person committed any other domestic violence? 3. Has the person followed all the terms and conditions of any restraining order? 4. Has the person finished a 1 year batterer intervention program? 5. Has the person finished an alcohol or drug program, if ordered by the judge? 6. Has the person finished a parenting class, if ordered by the judge? 7. If on probation or parole, has the person followed all terms of probation or parole? 8. Does the person still have a firearm (gun) or ammunition, in violation of a restraining order?

The judge must go through this 8-factor test in every case that it applies to, even if a court professional or evaluator makes a recommendation in your case. To learn more about the custody process in family court, visit https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/what-to-know- about-child-custody-parenting-time. Domestic Violence and Child Custody

Revised January 1, 2022 Family Code

section 3044 (

a) Upon a finding by the court that a party seeking custody of a child has perpetrated domestic violence within the previous five years against the other party seeking custody of the child, or against the child or the child’s siblings, or against a person in subparagraph (

A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (

a) of

Section 3011 with whom the party has a relationship, there is a rebuttable presumption that an award of sole or joint physical or legal custody of a child to a person who has perpetrated domestic violence is detrimental to the best interest of the child, pursuant to Sections 3011 and 3020. This presumption may only be rebutted by a preponderance of the evidence. (

b) To overcome the presumption set forth in subdivision (a), the court shall find that paragraph (1) is satisfied and shall find that the factors in paragraph (2), on balance, support the legislative findings in

Section 3020.

(1) The perpetrator of domestic violence has demonstrated that giving sole or joint physical or legal custody of a child to the perpetrator is in the best interest of the child pursuant to Sections 3011 and 3020. In determining the best interest of the child, the preference for frequent and continuing contact with both parents, as set forth in subdivision (

b) of

Section 3020, or with the noncustodial parent, as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (

a) of

Section 3040, may not be used to rebut the presumption, in whole or in part.

(2) Additional factors: (

A) The perpetrator has successfully completed a batterer’s treatment program that meets the criteria outlined in subdivision (

c) of

Section 1203.097 of the Penal Code. (

B) The perpetrator has successfully completed a program of alcohol or drug abuse counseling, if the court determines that counseling is appropriate. (

C) The perpetrator has successfully completed a parenting class, if the court determines the class to be appropriate. (

D) The perpetrator is on probation or parole, and has or has not complied with the terms and conditions of probation or parole. (

E) The perpetrator is restrained by a protective order or restraining order, and has or has not complied with its terms and conditions. (

F) The perpetrator of domestic violence has committed further acts of domestic violence. (

G) The court has determined, pursuant to

Section 6322.5, that the perpetrator is a restrained person in possession or control of a firearm or ammunition in violation of

Section 6389. (

c) For purposes of this section, a person has “perpetrated domestic violence” when the person is found by the court to have intentionally or recklessly caused or attempted to cause bodily injury, or sexual assault, or to have placed a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or to another, or to have engaged in behavior involving, but not limited to, threatening, striking, harassing, destroying personal property, or disturbing the peace of another, for which a court may issue an ex parte order pursuant to

Section 6320 to protect the other party seeking custody of the child or to protect the child and the child’s siblings. (d)

(1) For purposes of this section, the requirement of a finding by the court shall be satisfied by, among other things, and not limited to, evidence that a party seeking custody has been convicted within the previous five years, after a trial or a plea of guilty or no contest, of a crime against the other party that comes within the definition of domestic violence contained in

Section 6211 and of abuse contained in

Section 6203, including, but not limited to, a crime described in subdivision (

e) of

Section 243 of, or

Section 261, 273.5, 422, or 646.9 of, or former

Section 262 of, the Penal Code.

(2) The requirement of a finding by the court shall also be satisfied if a court, whether that court hears or has heard the child custody proceedings or not, has made a finding pursuant to subdivision (

a) based on conduct occurring within the previous five years. (

e) When a court makes a finding that a party has perpetrated domestic violence, the court may not base its findings solely on conclusions reached by a child custody evaluator or on the recommendation of the Family Court Services staff, but shall consider any relevant, admissible evidence submitted by the parties. (f)

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that this subdivision be interpreted consistently with the decision in Jaime G. v. H.L. (2018) 25 Cal.App.5th 794, which requires that the court, in determining that the presumption in subdivision (

a) has been overcome, make specific findings on each of the factors in subdivision (b).

(2) If the court determines that the presumption in subdivision (

a) has been overcome, the court shall state its reasons in writing or on the record as to why paragraph (1) of subdivision (

b) is satisfied and why the factors in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b), on balance, support the legislative findings in

Section 3020. (

g) In an evidentiary hearing or trial in which custody orders are sought and where there has been an allegation of domestic violence, the court shall make a determination as to whether this

section applies prior to issuing a custody order, unless the court finds that a continuance is necessary to determine whether this

section applies, in which case the court may issue a temporary custody order for a reasonable period of time, provided the order complies with Sections 3011 and 3020. (

h) In a custody or restraining order proceeding in which a party has alleged that the other party has perpetrated domestic violence in accordance with the terms of this section, the court shall inform the parties of the existence of this

section and shall give them a copy of this

section prior to custody mediation in the case.

Judicial Council of California, www.courts.ca.gov Rev. January 1, 2023, Optional Form DV-520-INFO, Page 1 of 4Get Ready for Your Restraining Order Court Hearing (Domestic Violence Prevention) DV-520-INFO Get Ready for Your Restraining Order Court Hearing Support person: You can have someone attend court with you. The person you bring cannot speak for you but can sit next to you when your case is called (if you attend in person). If you attend by videoconference, your support person can also attend with you.

Make arrangements before your court hearing Assistive listening systems, computer- assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least five days before the hearing. Contact the clerk’s office or go to www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm for Disability Accommodation Request (form MC-410). (Civil Code

section 54.8.) Disability accommodation: You may use form MC-410 to request assistance. Contact the disability/ADA coordinator at your local court for more information. Request for Accommodations Childcare: Find childcare because court may take all morning or afternoon, even all day. Some courts have a Children’s Waiting Room, a safe place for children to wait while parents are in court. You can check with your court in advance to see if this is available. Court interpreter: If you need an interpreter, use form INT-300 to request an interpreter or ask the court clerk how you can request one.

You can also use this form to ask for an interpreter for a witness. If you or a witness wants to attend court remotely (by phone or videoconference) Check the court's website as soon as possible to see what you need to do to attend remotely. You can use www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm to find your court's website. • • • • • Evidence: Evidence can include pictures, emails, medical records showing injuries, police reports, etc. If you have evidence, you will need to make it available to the judge and other side to see. Sometimes the judge cannot look at or consider certain documents.

The judge will decide which documents can be included in your case. If you are attending court in person, bring three copies of your written evidence, if you have not already filed and served it on the other side. If you have evidence and want to attend your court date by phone or videoconference, contact your local self-help center for information on how to share your evidence with the judge and other side. Bring evidence or witnesses to your court hearing Witnesses: You can ask the judge to allow witnesses to speak at your court hearing.

If you have a lot of witnesses, you may need to complete paperwork before your court hearing. Ask your local self-help center for more information. If you have evidence or witnesses, read the information below. Bringing evidence or witnesses is optional and not required. Your statements alone can be proof for your case. If you are the person asking for the restraining order you will have to convince the judge that abuse occurred. The judge will make a decision based on all evidence and statements made by both sides. • •

Rev. January 1, 2023 DV-520-INFO, Page 2 of 4 Get Ready For Your Restraining Order Court Hearing DV-520-INFO Get Ready for Your Restraining Order Court Hearing Tips for your court hearing The judge will give both sides time to speak Usually, the judge asks the person who wants the restraining order to talk first. No matter who talks first, you will both get a chance to speak. Attending court can be difficult and stressful but it is important not to talk over anyone. If you have something to say and it is not your turn, let the person finish talking and then ask the judge for permission to speak.

What will happen during my case? It may help to plan out and make notes about what you want to say to the judge. If needed, you can use your notes for your court hearing. Read over the court papers in your case and write out anything else you want the judge to know. Focus on the facts and details that support your side of the story. Go over any papers you received from the other side. Try to understand what they are asking for and arguing in the case (their allegations). If you do not agree, tell the judge.

Think about and write down how you want to defend against their arguments Plan what you want to say to the judge Person asking for the restraining order did not serve the other side in time (by the deadline). If the judge reschedules your court date, the judge will usually extend the temporary restraining order, if one was granted. If the judge reschedules your court date, make sure you get a new order (form DV-116, Order on Request to Continue Hearing).

If the restrained person has not filed a response (form DV-120) and asks for more time to prepare for the case, the judge must grant their request if they ask for one at the first court date. The judge needs to set aside more time to hear your case. • • • Follow courtroom rules Do not eat or drink during your hearing, except for water. Put your cellphone on silent mode, if you're attending in person. Do not wear a hat or sunglasses on your head. Here are some common rules: Don’t interrupt anyone who is speaking. Wait until it's your turn to speak and let the judge know you want a chance to speak.

When speaking to the judge, call the judge “Your honor” or judge. • • • • • • “ ” There are a few reasons why the judge may have rescheduled your court date. This is called a continuance. Here are some examples: If the restraining order is denied, this means that the judge has decided that there was not enough evidence to prove that abuse happened.

This means that your restraining order case is finished and any temporary protection expires.  The judge will reschedule your court hearing or make a decision If the restraining order is granted, this means that the judge has decided that there is enough evidence to prove that abuse happened. You should go over the restraining order to make sure you understand all the orders.

See the next page for information on next steps.     If you attend by videoconference, and you don't want the other side to see where you are or your phone number (if you call in), talk with an advocate about how to safely attend using videoconference. This may include using a virtual background or using another phone number to call in. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for free help. See page 4 for information. Show up or call in to your hearing early. If you are attending online, practice using the technology, like Zoom, before your court date.

If you are late, you may miss your case being called. If you might be late, try to call the court right away to let courtroom staff know that you will be late. If you attend in person, do not sit near or talk to the other person. If you are afraid of the other person, tell the officer who is in the courtroom. Attend early and safely

Rev. January 1, 2023 DV-520-INFO, Page 3 of 4Get Ready For Your Restraining Order Court Hearing DV-520-INFO Get Ready For Your Restraining Order Court Hearing  Protected person: Your restraining order will be on form DV-130, Restraining Order After Hearing. If you don't have a form DV-130 that is signed by the judge, check with the clerk to see if one was filed. If it has, ask for a copy. If one has not been filed, you will need to fill out: Turn in your completed form(

s) to the court clerk. The clerk will then give it to the judge to review and sign. You will need to pick it up once it is signed. Ask the court clerk when your forms will be ready. There is no fee for turning in this form, and you should receive some free copies. Form DV-130 (required). Form DV-140, Child Custody and Visitation Order (required if court made orders for your children). Form FL-342, Child Support Information and Order Attachment, or form FL-343, Spousal, Domestic Partner, or Family Support Order Attachment, if the judge orders child support or spousal support.

Look at form DV-130 to see if the judge ordered you to serve the form by mail or in person. If you are ordered to serve the form by mail, this means your server only has to mail a copy of the restraining order. But, serving someone in person is always best. When you mail court papers, it may be hard to prove that the person actually received a copy especially if the person moves a lot. Learn more about service at: https://selfhelp.courts.ca. gov/DV-restraining-order/serve-longterm-order. 1 2 3 What do I do after a restraining order is granted? Restrained person: You must obey orders the judge makes.

The orders will be on form DV-130, Restraining Order After Hearing. If you do not obey them, you could be arrested, or convicted of a crime. If you have any prohibited items (firearms (guns), firearm parts, ammunition), you must bring all items to a licensed gun dealer or police. For more information, read form DV-800- INFO/JV-270-INFO, How Do I Turn In, Sell, or Store My Firearms, Firearm Parts, and Ammunition? The information is also available online at: www.selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/respond- to-DV-restraining-order/obey-firearms-orders. Free help is also available at your local self-help center.

Find your local court's self-help center at www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp. 1 If you've had your day in court and the judge granted you a long-term restraining order, you may have a couple more steps to take. Make sure all steps are completed as soon as possible. If you do not, the police may not be able to enforce your restraining order.  2 • • •

Where can I find other help? The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free and private safety tips. Help is available every day, 24 hours a day, and in over 100 languages. Visit online at www.thehotline.org or call 1-800-799-7233; 1-800-787-3224 (TTY). https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/DV-restraining-order/ process. Information about the court process is also available online DV-520-INFO Get Ready For Your Restraining Order Court Hearing What if I have a child with the other side?

If you ask for child custody or visitation (parenting time) orders, the judge may have you meet with a court professional to see if you and the other parent can agree on parenting time. This process is called "mediation." You can ask to meet separately and not with the other side in your case. Ask the court staff how you can make this request. For more information on mediation, go to: www.selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/child-custody/what- to-expect-mediation. If you asked for a restraining order and you do not attend the hearing, any protection you have in this case will expire.

If the other side attends the hearing and you don't, the judge could make some orders against you, like lawyer's fees. To get another restraining order, you would have to fill out and file a new set of forms. If you've changed your mind and no longer want a restraining order, talk with self-help center staff or a lawyer. What happens if I don't attend the court hearing? If someone asked for a restraining order against you, and you do not attend the hearing, a judge may grant a restraining order against you without hearing your side.

The order can last for up to five years, and can include orders regarding children or property that you have with the person asking for protection.   Rev. January 1, 2023 DV-520-INFO, Page 4 of 4Get Ready For Your Restraining Order Court Hearing Where can I find a self-help center? Find your local court's self-help center at www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp. Self-help center staff will not act as your lawyer but may be able to give you information to help you decide what to do in your case.

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