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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the California State Custody form in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering your information in the 'Petitioner' and 'Respondent' sections. Include names, addresses, and contact details as required.
  3. List the minor children covered by the custody order. For each child, provide their name, date of birth, age, and sex.
  4. Indicate who has been awarded custody or visitation rights. Specify if it is the petitioner or respondent and provide their address.
  5. Attach a completed Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) form FL-105 as instructed.
  6. Fill in details about where the original custody order was made and ensure you attach two copies of that order.
  7. Review all entries for accuracy before signing and dating the form at the bottom.

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