Jv 296 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the JV-296 in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your name(s) in the first field. This identifies you as the applicant.
3. Next, fill in the child's name and select their gender by checking either 'Boy' or 'Girl'.
4. Provide the child's date of birth and age in the designated fields.
5. Indicate your relationship to the child (e.g., grandparent, foster parent) in the appropriate section.
6. Fill out the court name and street address where you are filing this form.
7. Document the dates during which the child has lived with you, ensuring to specify start and end dates.
8. Detail your responsibility for day-to-day care of the child, including relevant dates.
9. Enter your case number for reference.
10. In the final section, provide information about your relationship with the child, including time spent together and any unique insights you have about their needs.
11. Finally, declare under penalty of perjury that all information is accurate by signing and dating where indicated.

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