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Judgment (Uniform Parentage—Custody and Support)

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

This form is used to create the final court orders (judgment) that officially establish the legal parents of a child and can include orders about custody, visitation, and child support. It is a comprehensive document that summarizes all the final decisions made by the court.

The court describes it as: The first pages of the final orders (judgment) that establish the legal parents of the child. You or your attorney complete this and use attachments for other final orders, like child custody and visitation, (parenting time). child support, and others.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when the court is finalizing the legal parentage of a child and issuing the final orders regarding custody, visitation, and support.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes sections for both the Petitioner and the Respondent to fill out information about the case and the parties involved.
Does this form cover everything?
It is the first part of the final orders, and it directs the use of several attached forms for details on custody, support, and other orders.
Are there fees involved?
The form does not mention filing fees, but it does mention that certain attachments, like the Child Support Case Registry Form (FL-191), must be completed and filed.

Revision history

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

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