Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Forms to Re-instate Child Visitation

You do not need a court order or any forms to start visitation time with your children unless there has been CPS involvment. I would suggest that you meet with your ex and write out a schedule. If you have problems call Family Court Services to schedule an appointment. They will tell you what forms you need, if any, prior to your appointment. If you come to an agreement without Family Court Services it would be best to have that written up as a court order, but it is not necessary. You may be able to contact the Family Court Facilitator, if your county has one, and they can help you, otherwise ask an attorney to draw up and order, it shouldn't be too expensive. Again, it may not be necessary, but it would be beneficial and would protect you. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

Re: Forms to Re-instate Child Visitation

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You can resume visitation without a court order or written agreement provided that doing so does not violate an existing court order. To protect everyone involved, you and the child(ren)'s other parent should probably prepare and sign a written agreement and schedule. Best approach is to enter into a written Stipulation, file it with the court, and have the court adopt it as a new court order. (Also, keep in mind that a change in visitation usually triggers a change in the amount of child support payable.)

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