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Stipulation and Order for Custody and/or Visitation (Parenting Time)

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

This form lets parents write down an agreement about child custody and visitation (parenting time) and asks the judge to turn that agreement into a formal court order.

The court describes it as: Parents tell the court that they have an agreement about child custody and visitation (parenting time) and that the agreement is attach to the form. The court also uses this to make their agreement a court order.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when parents have reached an agreement about their children's custody and visitation schedule and want the judge to officially approve it.

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 for parents to write down an agreement about child custody and visitation, and it asks the court to make that agreement an official order.
Do I need a lawyer to use this form?
The form includes spaces for signatures from both parties and their attorneys, but it is a form that can be used by parents to present their agreement to the court.
What happens if there are allegations of abuse?
The form notes that if there are allegations or findings of abuse, the judge might not enter an order based on the agreement until a hearing takes place.

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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