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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the modification petition in the editor.
  2. Begin by selecting the type of request you are making: either to change a court order or to establish a relationship with a sibling. Fill in the required details about your relationship to the child.
  3. Provide your information, including your name and, if applicable, your client's name and their relationship to the child. Ensure you fill in the court name and address accurately.
  4. Complete the child's information section, including their name, date of birth, and living arrangements. Check all applicable boxes regarding who the child lives with.
  5. Detail what has changed since the original court order that warrants a modification. Clearly articulate why these changes would benefit the child.
  6. Indicate whether you need a hearing or if you prefer a decision without one. Make sure to declare under penalty of perjury that all information provided is true.

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The court will establish a date for both parents to discuss the requested modifications, which may be weeks or months after the request. However, once a couple receives this date, they can expect the judge to make their decision for approval at this hearing.
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Modification via Mediation Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a popular avenue for parents trying to arrange or modify custody agreements in California. Through ADR, you could achieve an official, legal custody modification without going to court. ADR is not a custody trial.
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