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Asking for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This form provides information about asking the court for orders regarding child custody and visitation when a domestic violence restraining order is involved. It explains what custody and visitation mean and details different types of visits and exchanges.

The court describes it as: Explains the types of orders that the court can make about child custody and visitation (parenting time).

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This information sheet is used when a person is asking the court for child custody and visitation orders as part of a domestic violence restraining order request.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is the purpose of this form?
This form explains what child custody and visitation orders are and how to ask for them when dealing with a domestic violence restraining order.
Do I have to pay to file this form?
The form text states that there is no court fee to file form DV-105 with the court.
What types of visits are mentioned?
The text describes unsupervised visits, supervised visits, virtual visits, and situations where no visits may be necessary.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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