California Family Court Forms

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Original Petition
Petition for Dissolution
Start a divorce or dissolution of marriage case in California
Paternity & Custody
Petition for Paternity
Original petition to establish paternity or custody
Modification
Modify Custody or Visitation
Petition to change an existing custody or visitation order
Safety
Domestic Violence Protective Order
Request court protection from abuse, harassment, or stalking
Modification
Modify Child Support
Petition to change existing child support order

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