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Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers (Family Law—Uniform Parentage—Custody and Support)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2023

This form lets people tell the court that they and the other person want the judge to approve a written agreement or a simple judgment without having a full trial. It asks the parties to confirm their appearance and agree to certain terms.

The court describes it as: Tell the court that you and your spouse or domestic partner want the court to approve your written agreement or stipulated judgment without going to court for a trial.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when the people involved in a family law case want to ask the court to approve their own written agreement or a simple judgment instead of going through a full court trial.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to tell the court that the people involved want the judge to approve a written agreement or a simple judgment without a trial.
Do I have to go to court if I file this?
The form mentions that agreements or waivers will only apply if the court approves the stipulation for judgment or includes the written settlement agreement in the judgment.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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