Filing For Child Custody
Summary
To file for custody in California, document incidents of the other parents unreliability, such as missed visits and lack of communication. Gather evidence of any negative behaviors, like partying or substance use. Complete necessary forms like FL-300 and attend mediation, which is often required before a court hearing. Highlight how you provide a stable environment for your child. If the other parent has filed FL-200, respond promptly by completing FL-300 and preparing for mediation.Full Conversation
My daughter petition for parentage and will like joint custody. But has been unreliable for the past 6 months. I want to proof I am the best interest for my daughter to have physical and legal custody over my daughter.
To help you with this custody matter, could you please tell me if there have been any specific incidents or evidence over the past 6 months that demonstrate your daughter's unreliability? This information could be crucial in proving your case.
I meant my daughter dad
It sounds like you're seeking to establish that you are the best person to have physical and legal custody of your daughter. Here are some key points to consider for California:
- Document any incidents where your daughter's father has been unreliable.
- Gather evidence such as missed visits, lack of communication, or any negative impact on your daughter.
- Show how you provide a stable and supportive environment.
Have you already filed any paperwork with the court?
- Document any incidents where your daughter's father has been unreliable.
- Gather evidence such as missed visits, lack of communication, or any negative impact on your daughter.
- Show how you provide a stable and supportive environment.
Have you already filed any paperwork with the court?
No not yet
Got it! Since you haven't filed any paperwork yet, I recommend starting with the following steps:
- Document specific incidents showing unreliability (dates, times, descriptions).
- Collect evidence like missed visits or lack of communication.
- Highlight how you provide stability and support for your daughter.
Would you like more details on how to file for custody in California?
- Document specific incidents showing unreliability (dates, times, descriptions).
- Collect evidence like missed visits or lack of communication.
- Highlight how you provide stability and support for your daughter.
Would you like more details on how to file for custody in California?
Yes
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To file for custody in California, you can follow these steps:
- Fill out necessary forms: Complete forms such as FL-* (Request for Order) and FL-* (Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act).
- File forms with the court: Submit your completed forms to the family court in your county.
- Serve the other parent: Legally deliver the court papers to the other parent.
- Attend the court hearing: Present your case and evidence to the judge.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these steps?
To file for custody in California, you can follow these steps:
- Fill out necessary forms: Complete forms such as FL-* (Request for Order) and FL-* (Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act).
- File forms with the court: Submit your completed forms to the family court in your county.
- Serve the other parent: Legally deliver the court papers to the other parent.
- Attend the court hearing: Present your case and evidence to the judge.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any of these steps?
My daughter first filed fl-*
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Got it. Since your daughter has already filed FL-* (Petition to Establish Parental Relationship), the next steps would be crucial. Here’s what you can do:
- Complete FL-*: This is the Request for Order form for custody and visitation.
- Document Incidents: Continue to document any instances of unreliability.
- Attend Mediation: California often requires mediation before a court hearing.
Would you like more details on completing FL-*?
Got it. Since your daughter has already filed FL-* (Petition to Establish Parental Relationship), the next steps would be crucial. Here’s what you can do:
- Complete FL-*: This is the Request for Order form for custody and visitation.
- Document Incidents: Continue to document any instances of unreliability.
- Attend Mediation: California often requires mediation before a court hearing.
Would you like more details on completing FL-*?
My daughters father files fl-*
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It sounds like you are involved in a custody dispute and want to ensure your daughter’s best interests are met. Since your daughter's father filed FL-*, you should address this promptly.
It sounds like you are involved in a custody dispute and want to ensure your daughter’s best interests are met. Since your daughter's father filed FL-*, you should address this promptly.
Key Steps:
- Complete FL-*: Request for Order for custody and visitation.
- Document Incidents: Keep records of any unreliability.
- Attend Mediation: Required in California before court hearings.
Would you like more detailed guidance on completing FL-*?
- Complete FL-*: Request for Order for custody and visitation.
- Document Incidents: Keep records of any unreliability.
- Attend Mediation: Required in California before court hearings.
Would you like more detailed guidance on completing FL-*?
How do I response?
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You should respond by asking for more specific details about the incidents or evidence that demonstrate the father's unreliability, as this information will strengthen your case.
Here’s how you can respond:
"To strengthen your case, it’s crucial to provide specific details about the incidents that demonstrate your daughter's father's unreliability. Can you provide examples such as missed visits, lack of communication, or any negative impacts on your daughter over the past 6 months?"
If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
You should respond by asking for more specific details about the incidents or evidence that demonstrate the father's unreliability, as this information will strengthen your case.
Here’s how you can respond:
"To strengthen your case, it’s crucial to provide specific details about the incidents that demonstrate your daughter's father's unreliability. Can you provide examples such as missed visits, lack of communication, or any negative impacts on your daughter over the past 6 months?"
If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
He would ignore my text messages since January about our daughter. Has not look looked or ask for our daughter for 6 months. He has been out partying, drinking alcohol, and smoking weed.
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I see that you're dealing with a custody issue where the father has been unreliable. Here are some steps you can take:
- Document any missed visits or lack of communication.
- Gather evidence of his partying, drinking, and drug use.
- Show how you provide a stable environment for your daughter.
If you need more specific guidance on responding to the FL-* or completing FL-*, feel free to ask!
I see that you're dealing with a custody issue where the father has been unreliable. Here are some steps you can take:
- Document any missed visits or lack of communication.
- Gather evidence of his partying, drinking, and drug use.
- Show how you provide a stable environment for your daughter.
If you need more specific guidance on responding to the FL-* or completing FL-*, feel free to ask!