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01. Start with a blank Child Custody and Support Form
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
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Step 1: Access DocHub to build your Child Custody and Support Form.

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Step 2: Go to the dashboard.

Once logged in, go to the DocHub dashboard. This is where you'll build your forms and manage your document workflow.

Step 3: Create the Child Custody and Support Form.

Hit New Document and select Create Blank Document to be taken to the form builder.

Step 4: Set up the form layout.

Use the DocHub toolset to add and arrange form fields like text areas, signature boxes, images, and others to your document.

Step 5: Add text and titles.

Include necessary text, such as questions or instructions, using the text field to assist the users in your document.

Step 6: Customize field properties.

Adjust the properties of each field, such as making them required or arranging them according to the data you expect to collect. Assign recipients if applicable.

Step 7: Review and save.

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Evidence can include report cards, expert testimony, housing records, and more. California courts also consider any history of family violence or substance abuse and can even order drug and alcohol testing. Stability in a childs environment and relationships is important for their development.
Step 1: Open a case. Begin by opening a family law case with your countys superior court. Step 2: Complete your custody forms. Next, youll complete a request for custody orders. Step 3: File with the court. Step 4: Serve the other parent. Step 5: File the remaining forms.
Forms needed to respond to a Petition for Custody and Support of Minor Children Form NameForm Number Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Form FL-105/GC-120 Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Application Attachment Form FL-311 Proof of Personal Service FL-3302 more rows
To decide what is best for a child, the judge considers: The age and health of the child. The emotional ties between the parents and the child. The childs ties to their school, home, and community. The ability of each parent to care for the child. Any history of family violence.
The court needs a compelling reason consistent with the childrens best interest to order full custody to one parent. We wrote a comprehensive guide on California child custody laws which discuss Californias public policy of favoring frequent and regular contact with both parents and generally favoring joint custody.
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Youll need to pay a fee of $435-$450 to the clerk when you file your forms. If youre also asking for temporary orders, there will be an additional fee of $60-$85. If you cant afford the fee, you can ask the clerk for a fee waiver.
Why do mothers win most custody battles? Mothers historically have won more custody battles due to traditional roles and perceptions of mothers as the primary caregivers.
The affidavit typically includes information such as the parents relationship with the child, their ability to provide for the childs physical and emotional needs, the childs educational and medical history, and any other relevant information that may be helpful to the court in making a custody decision.

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