Form FL-300, Request for Order Instructions

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Enter the full address of the court where the hearing will be held if it is different from the one listed above, including street address, city, state, and ZIP code.

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Check this box when you have attached Form FL-311 to specify the temporary orders you are requesting for child custody or visitation.

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Check this box when the child custody or parenting-time orders you are requesting are detailed in the attached Form FL-312.

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Check this box if you have completed and attached Form FL-341(C) to specify the child custody or visitation (parenting time) orders you are requesting.

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Check this box when you need more space to list the names and birth dates of the children for your custody or visitation request and have attached a separate sheet labeled Attachment 2a.

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Check this box when the child custody or visitation orders you are requesting are detailed on separate attached forms rather than stated directly on this form.

Check this box when you specify the details of your requested child custody or visitation orders on a separate Attachment 2b.

Click this button to attach or view the document for Attachment 2b.

Check this box if you are attaching a separate sheet explaining why the orders you request are in the best interests of the children.

Click to attach or upload the file corresponding to Attachment 2c for any additional documentation.

Check this box when you are including a separate attachment that provides details supporting your requested change to the existing child custody or parenting time order.

Use this button to view or add Attachment 2d to your filing.

Check this box when you are attaching the form or documents that provide the details for your requested child support order.

Use this button to attach or view Attachment 3a if applicable.

Check this box when you are including an attachment that specifies the reasons for why the court should make or change the child support orders.

Use this button to attach or view Attachment 3d if applicable.

Check this box to indicate that you are asking the court to make, change, or end spousal or domestic partner support and have provided your reasons in Attachment 4e.

Click this button to attach the file labeled 'Attachment 4e' as supporting documentation for your request.

Use this button to attach supporting documentation labeled as Attachment 5d relevant to your request.

Check this box when you have included Attachment 7 to specify any other orders you are requesting.

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Check this box when you are including an attachment that specifies your reasons for needing the hearing date and service of the Request for Order to be sooner.

Use this button to add, view, or manage Attachment 8 related documents.

Check this box when you are attaching the facts that support the orders you request as Attachment 9.

This button allows you to add or upload Attachment 9. Use it to attach any file or document corresponding to Attachment 9 as evidence.

Check this box when you are requesting the court to order temporary attorney’s fees and costs as part of your request for order, specifying the total amount and filing the required supporting declarations or attachments.

Enter the total dollar amount of attorney’s fees and court-related costs you are asking the court to award in this request.

Enter the attorney’s (or party’s) primary telephone number, including area code, so that the court and other parties can contact you regarding this case.

Enter the full email address of the attorney or self-represented party completing this form (for example, [email protected]). The court and other parties will use this address for electronic communications and service of documents.

Enter the full legal name of the party whom the attorney represents in this case (for example, the petitioner or respondent).

Enter the attorney’s or party’s fax number, including area code (for example, (123) 456-7890). This allows the court and other parties to send documents by fax if needed.

Enter the two-letter U.S. Postal Service abbreviation for the state in your address (for example, CA for California).

Enter the five-digit ZIP Code for the attorney’s (or self-represented party’s) mailing address. This ensures the court can correctly identify the attorney’s or party’s location for correspondence.

Enter the city for the attorney’s (or self-represented party’s) address as shown above.

Enter the attorney’s full business street address, including house or building number, street name, and any suite or apartment number, as it should appear on court documents.

Enter the full legal name of the law firm that represents the party’s attorney.

Enter the full name (first and last) of the attorney who is filing this Request for Order. If you do not have an attorney, enter your own full name.

Enter the California State Bar number of the attorney completing this form. If you are representing yourself and have no bar number, leave this field blank.

Enter the unique court-assigned case number for this family law matter. This number appears on all court documents and ensures your request is filed under the correct case.

Enter the court-assigned case number for this family law proceeding exactly as it appears on your summons or other court documents. Include all letters, numbers, and any hyphens or prefixes so the court can accurately identify your case.

Enter the court-assigned case number for this Request for Order exactly as it appears on your legal documents. This ensures the court associates your form with the correct case file.

If known, enter the case number for the existing family court restraining or protective order you are listing as your second restraining order.

Enter the case number assigned by the court exactly as it appears on your court documents (including all letters, numbers, and hyphens) so the court can correctly identify your file.

Check this box when you are requesting temporary court orders regarding the legal and physical custody of a child.

Check this box when you are requesting that the court grant physical custody of the child to the person with whom the child lives.

Enter the full name of the person you are requesting the court to grant legal custody of the first listed child (the person who will make major decisions about the child’s health, education, and welfare).

Enter the full legal name (first, middle, last) of the first child for whom you are requesting custody or visitation (parenting time) orders.

Enter the second child's date of birth (month, day, and year) in MM/DD/YYYY format so the court can correctly identify this child.

Third child's name: Enter the full legal name (first, middle, and last) of the third child for whom you are requesting child custody or visitation orders.

Enter the birth date of the third child listed (in mm/dd/yyyy format). This information lets the court verify the child’s age when considering your custody or visitation request.

Enter the full name (first, middle, last) of the fourth child for whom you are requesting custody or parenting-time (visitation) orders.

Enter the birth date of the fourth child listed in section 2a (the child whose name appears in the fourth row) in MM/DD/YYYY format so the court can correctly identify each child.

Enter the full legal name and current age (in years) of the fourth child for whom you are requesting child support.

Enter the full legal name of the first child for whom you are requesting custody or visitation (parenting time) orders.

Enter the first child’s date of birth (month, day, and year, e.g., mm/dd/yyyy) exactly as shown on their birth certificate so the court can correctly identify the minor for custody or visitation orders.

Provide a clear, detailed explanation of why the custody or visitation orders you are requesting serve the children’s best interests. Include specific facts about their health, safety, stability, education, emotional well-being, and living arrangements. If you need more space, mark Attachment 2c and continue your explanation on a separate sheet.

Check this box when you are asking the court to issue or modify a temporary child support order.

Check this box when you are asking the court to order child support for each child under the state guideline amounts.

Enter the first child’s full name followed by their current age (for example, “Jane Doe, age 8”). This identifies which child you are requesting support for under this order.

Enter the first child’s full name (first and last) and current age in years for whom you are requesting child support to identify the child clearly.

Enter the full name and current age of the third child for whom you are requesting support. Include first and last name followed by age (for example, “Jane Smith, age 10”).

Provide the monthly support amount in dollars you are requesting for the fourth child under item 3.a. Only complete this field if you are requesting a specific amount instead of support based on the child support guideline; otherwise, leave it blank.

Enter the dollar amount of monthly child support you are requesting for the fourth child listed above when you are not requesting support based on the guideline calculation.

Enter the name of the California county where the Superior Court handling this case is located.

Enter the full official name of the Superior Court branch where your case is filed (for example, “Santa Clara County – Family Court Division”). This identifies the specific court location handling your request.

Enter the city and five-digit ZIP code where the Superior Court listed above is located (for example, “Los Angeles, 90012”).

Enter the physical street address of the Superior Court of California for the county in which your case is filed, including building number, street name, and any suite or floor information so that court correspondence is directed correctly.

Enter the full mailing address (street address or P.O. Box) of the Superior Court of California, County of [county] where court notices and orders should be sent.

Enter the signature or printed name of the judicial officer who signed and authorized this Request for Order.

Enter the dollar amount of monthly child support you are asking the court to order for the first child if the guideline amount does not apply.

Enter the monthly dollar amount you are requesting for the second child if you are asking for a specific amount rather than using the guideline amount.

Enter the full name and current age (in years) of the third child for whom you are requesting child support.

Check this box when the court orders the parties to attend a child custody mediation or recommending counseling appointment and requires specifying the date, time, and location.

Specify the date, time, and location for the child custody mediation or recommendation counseling appointment that the parties are ordered to attend.

Check this box when you are asking the court to change an existing legal or physical custody order and have provided the date that the prior custody order was filed.

Enter the date (mm/dd/yyyy) when the existing legal or physical custody order was originally filed.

First, provide a clear description of what the court ordered regarding legal or physical custody in the prior order, including specific custody terms and parental responsibilities.

Enter the date (month, day, year) on which the existing child support order you want to change was originally filed with the court.

Enter the full name of the person or organization to whom the first debt payment should be made under the temporary order

Enter a brief description of the first debt or expense for which the payment will be made (for example, mortgage, car loan, or credit card) so the court knows what the payment covers.

Enter the dollar amount the petitioner/respondent/other parent is ordered to pay for the first debt or lien due under this order. Do not include the “$” sign; enter numbers only.

Enter the date when the first listed debt or lien payment is due under the temporary order (use MM/DD/YYYY format). This tells the court when that payment must be made.

Enter the full name of the person or entity to whom the second payment on debts and liens (requested in section 5.b) should be made.

Enter a brief description of what the payment is for on the second debt (for example, car loan, mortgage, credit card) so the court knows how to apply this ordered payment.

Enter the dollar amount for the second debt you want the respondent ordered to pay while the temporary order is in effect.

Enter the date (MM/DD/YYYY) when the second debt or lien payment listed above is due, so the court can include it in your requested temporary order.

Enter the full name of the person or organization to whom the third payment on debts and liens should be made while this order is in effect.

Enter a brief description of what the third debt payment is for (for example, “mortgage,” “auto loan,” or “credit card”), so the court knows the purpose of this payment.

Enter the dollar amount for the third payment to be made on the specified debt or lien while the temporary order is in effect

Enter the date (MM/DD/YYYY) on which the third debt or lien payment listed in section 5(b) is due while the order is in effect.

Check this box when you are asking the court to order the petitioner to make the specified payments on debts and liens coming due while the order is in effect.

Check this box when you are requesting that the respondent be required to make specified payments on debts and liens coming due while the temporary order is in effect.

Check this box when you want the court to order the other parent or party to make specified payments on debts and liens coming due while the temporary property-control order is in effect.

Check this box when the Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders on form FL-305 are to apply to this Request for Order and must be personally served with every document filed for this request.

Enter the specific terms of the existing child support order you want to change, including payment amounts, schedule, and any other conditions as ordered by the court.

Enter the dollar amount per month that the existing spousal or domestic partner support order requires. This tells the court the current support payment you want to change or end.

Provide a detailed statement of the facts and circumstances that explain why you are asking the court to make, change, or end the spousal or domestic partner support order. Include any relevant information that supports your request.

Enter the dollar amount per month you are requesting for child support for the first child if you are not using the guideline calculation.

Enter the monthly dollar amount you are requesting for child support for the third child if you are asking for an amount other than the guideline calculation; leave this field blank if you are using the guideline amount.

Enter the dollar amount of monthly child support you are requesting for the fourth child listed, but only if you are specifying an amount that does not follow the guideline calculation.

Click this button if you need to use or reference form MC-031 in relation to your request.

Enter the date the court hearing is scheduled to occur. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY as it appears on the notice of hearing.

Enter the scheduled time of the court hearing (for example, 9:00 AM or 2:30 PM), including AM or PM, so all parties know when to appear.

Check this box when you have specified the department assigned for the court hearing in this request for order.

Enter the department number of the courtroom where the hearing will be held, as assigned by the court.

Check this box when indicating the specific courtroom room where the hearing will take place.

Enter the specific courtroom or room number where the hearing will be held, as assigned by the court.

Check this box when the hearing will be held at the same court address that was already provided earlier on the form.

Check this box when the hearing will be held at a different location than the primary court address listed above, and then provide the specific address.

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Check this box when requesting exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of property that you own or are in the process of buying.

Check this box when you are asking the court to grant you exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of property that you currently lease or rent.

Press this button to view important instructions and additional information regarding the California Request for Order form, helping you understand its requirements.

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Enter a clear explanation of why you need the court to grant the order on an expedited schedule, detailing the facts and circumstances that justify an earlier hearing or shortened service time.

Check this box if an existing domestic violence restraining or protective order issued by a juvenile court is now in effect.

Enter the name of the county and state of the court that issued the juvenile restraining or protective order (for example, “Los Angeles County, California”).

Enter the case number (if known) assigned to the juvenile court restraining or protective order. If you do not know the number, leave this field blank.

Enter the full name of the person you are requesting be granted legal custody (decision-making authority for health, education, etc.) for the second child listed under item 2a.

Enter the full name of the person you are requesting legal custody be awarded to for the third child listed—that is, the individual who will make major decisions about that child’s health, education, and welfare.

For the fourth child listed above, enter the name of the person to whom you are requesting legal custody, i.e., the individual who will have the authority to make major decisions about the child’s health, education, and welfare.

Check this box when you are asking the court to award legal custody of the child—decision‐making authority over health, education, and related matters—to the person you specify.

Use this button to access or submit form FL-155 if required for your case.

Use this button to access or submit form FL-150 if applicable.

Check this box when you are requesting to change your spousal or domestic partner support order after a judgment and have attached the Spousal or Partner Support Declaration (form FL-157).

Check this box when you are asking the court to modify an existing order concerning child custody or visitation (parenting time).

Check this box when you are asking the court to modify an existing property control order that was previously filed on the date you specify.

Enter the date the existing property control order was originally filed. This tells the court which prior order you want to change.

Enter the title and form number of any additional attachment you are using to specify your requested child custody or visitation orders when it is not one of the listed forms.

Check this box when you are providing the details of your requested child custody or visitation (parenting time) orders directly on this form instead of using attached forms.

Provide a clear, detailed description of the specific child custody or visitation orders you are requesting in item 2.b(2). Include the parenting time schedule, pickup/drop-off locations and times, decision-making responsibilities, and any special conditions. If you need more space, attach a separate sheet and label it Attachment 2b.

Provide a clear, detailed explanation of why the court should make or change the child support orders. Include all relevant facts, circumstances, and legal reasons that support your request.

Check this box when you are requesting the court to modify an existing child support order and will provide the date and specific terms of that order.

Check this box when you are requesting child custody or visitation orders that are specified on and attached as Form FL-341(D).

Click this button to confirm your selection of the FL-341(D) order option.

Check this box when you are requesting that your child custody or visitation (parenting time) orders be specified in the attached Form FL-341(E).

Click this button to confirm your selection of the FL-341(E) order option.

Check this box if you are attaching a form other than the listed FL-300 attachments to specify the custody or visitation orders you are requesting.

Check this box when the orders you are requesting for child custody or visitation are specified in the attached FL-305 form.

Check this box when you are requesting temporary emergency orders in your family law case, rather than a routine change request.

Check this box when you are requesting the court to modify or change an existing order rather than seeking new or emergency orders.

If you checked “Other” above, enter here a concise description of the specific order you are requesting that isn’t already listed (for example, “change of school district,” “exclusive use of residence,” or “interim custody arrangement”).

Check this box when you are requesting a court order for child support as part of your temporary or modified family law orders.

Check this box when you are asking the court to issue or modify orders regarding child custody.

Check this box when you are asking the court to issue an order requiring the other party to pay your attorney’s fees and related costs.

Check this box when you are requesting the court to issue or modify visitation (parenting time) orders.

Check this box when you are asking the court to issue a temporary order for spousal or partner support in your family law Request for Order.

Check this box when you are requesting new or modified orders concerning the management, use, or division of property in your family law case.

Check this box when you are requesting a type of order not listed among the standard options and will describe the specific relief you seek.

Check this box when you are asking the court to issue any temporary orders not already requested and then describe those orders in the space provided (and attach any required attachment).

Provide a clear description of any additional court orders you want the judge to issue that are not covered in earlier sections. Specify exactly what relief you are requesting and briefly explain why each order is necessary. If you need more space, attach Attachment 7.

Check this box when you are requesting a change to the existing court order for child custody.

Check this box when you are asking the court to change the existing visitation (parenting time) order.

Check this box when the court is issuing an order that doesn’t fit any of the listed categories and you will describe the specific relief or condition in the space provided.

Check this box when your existing domestic violence restraining or protective order comes from a court other than the Criminal, Family, or Juvenile courts, and specify that court’s county and state.

Enter the county and state of the court that issued any other type of restraining or protective order not covered under criminal, family, or juvenile. For example, “Orange County, California.”

For the fourth restraining order, enter the case number of the “Other” domestic violence restraining or protective order from the court you specified under “Other: County/state.” If you do not know the case number, leave this field blank.

Enter any additional orders you are requesting (or that the court is ordering) that are not already listed above. Provide a clear, specific description of the terms you want the court to include.

Enter the full legal name of the petitioner exactly as it appears on the court documents (first, middle, and last name).

Enter the respondent’s complete legal name (first name, middle initial, and last name) exactly as it appears on court or legal documents.

Enter the full legal name of the other parent or party involved in this case exactly as it appears on the court documents.

Enter the full legal name of the petitioner (the person filing this Request for Order), including first name, middle initial (if any), and last name as it appears on other court documents.

Enter the full legal name of the Respondent— the person against whom this request for order is filed. Include first name, middle initial (if any), and last name exactly as it appears on court records.

Enter the full legal name of the other parent or party involved in this case, exactly as it appears on the court documents.

Enter the full legal name of the respondent (the party against whom the order is sought) exactly as it appears on official documents.

Enter the full legal name of the other parent or party involved in this case (for example, the child’s other parent or respondent), exactly as it appears on your legal documents so the court can correctly identify them.

Enter the full legal name of the petitioner (the person requesting the court’s orders) exactly as it should appear on official court documents.

Enter the full legal name(s) of the person(s) to whom this Notice of Hearing is directed (for example, petitioner, respondent, other parent/party, or any other individual). Make sure each name is spelled correctly so the court and all parties know who is being notified.

Select this box when the notice of hearing is directed to the petitioner as the party to receive the hearing notice.

Check this box when the hearing notice is being sent to the respondent.

Check this box when the hearing notice is being sent to the other parent or party in the case rather than the petitioner or respondent.

Check this box when the hearing notice must be addressed to someone who is not the petitioner, respondent, or other parent/party, and you will provide that person’s name.

If you need to send the Notice of Hearing to someone other than the petitioner, respondent, or other parent/party, enter that person’s full name here so the court knows who else must be served.

Enter the full legal name of the petitioner (the person initiating this Request for Order) exactly as it appears on your case documents.

Enter the full legal name of the respondent (the party responding to the petition) exactly as it appears on court or legal documents to identify them clearly in this case.

Enter the full legal name of the other parent or party involved in this case, exactly as it appears on official documents.

Enter the name of the person or entity who should receive the fourth payment on debts and liens coming due while the order is in effect under section 5.b.

Enter a brief description of what the fourth debt payment is for (for example, rent, mortgage, utilities, or credit card payment).

Enter the dollar amount for the fourth debt or lien payment that you are asking the court to order under Property Control, so the court knows the exact payment amount for that specific debt.

Enter the date by which the fourth listed debt or lien payment must be made. Use MM/DD/YYYY format so the court knows when this payment is due.

Enter the full name of the person you are requesting physical custody be granted to for your first listed child (the person with whom that child will live).

Enter the full name of the person with whom the first listed child will live (the individual granted physical custody).

Enter the full name of the person who will have physical custody of the third child listed – specifically, the individual with whom this child resides.

Enter the full name of the person with whom the fifth listed child resides to show who has physical custody of that child.

Click this button to access form FL-195, which is related to your child support requests.

Press this button to open or reference form FL-435, which may contain additional instructions or required information.

Press this button to access form FL-157, which is related to supporting your request for spousal/partner support modifications.

Press this button to access form FL-150 for additional information relevant to your support request.

Check this box to ask the court to change or end the existing spousal or domestic partner support order.

Check this box when you are requesting that the court modify your existing spousal or domestic partner support order rather than end it.

Check this box if you are requesting that the court end the existing spousal or domestic partner support order filed in your case.

Enter the date the existing spousal or domestic partner support order was filed so the court knows which order you want to change or end (use MM/DD/YYYY).

Check this box when you are requesting the court to grant exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of specified property to a party.

Check this box when you need the court to issue immediate temporary emergency orders as part of your family law request.

Check this box when requesting that the petitioner be given exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of the specified property.

Check this box when you are requesting that the respondent be given exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of the specified property.

Check this box when you are requesting that the other parent or party be given exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of the specified property.

Enter a detailed description of the specific property for which you are requesting exclusive temporary use, possession, and control. For real estate, include street address or legal description; for vehicles or other personal property, include identifying details such as year, make, model, VIN, account or parcel numbers, and any other information that clearly identifies the property.

Check this box when you are requesting temporary child custody or parenting time orders from the court.

Check this box when you are asking the court to issue a temporary order granting you custody of a child.

Check this box when you are requesting a visitation (parenting time) order in your family law request for temporary orders.

Check this box when the court orders that the Responsive Declaration to Request for Order must be served by the specified date.

Enter the date by which the Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320) must be served on or before. This ensures the opposing party receives the response in time for the hearing. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY.

Check this box when one or more domestic violence restraining or protective orders are currently in effect between the parties.

Check this box to indicate that one or more domestic violence restraining or protective orders are currently in effect involving the petitioner.

Check this box when an existing domestic violence restraining or protective order in your case applies to the respondent.

Check this box if an existing domestic violence restraining or protective order in your case is in effect between you and another parent or party.

Check this box when there is an existing domestic violence restraining or protective order issued by a criminal court, and specify the county and state.

Enter the county and state where the criminal domestic violence protective or restraining order was issued.

Enter the case number for the existing criminal domestic violence restraining or protective order (if you know it). This helps the court identify the specific order in effect.

Check this box if you are notifying the court of one or more domestic violence restraining or protective orders currently in effect between parties in your case and will provide the order details.

Enter the name of the county and the state where the family law (domestic violence) restraining order was issued.

Check this box when you want the order to allow service of the papers up to any shortened hearing date rather than by a fixed time.

Enter the date by which the Request for Order papers must be served on the other party. This is the deadline for completing service on or before this date before the hearing.

Check this box when the court orders that the time allowed for serving the Request for Order is shortened, requiring that service be completed on or before the date entered.

Check this box when the court is specifying or extending the deadline by which the Request for Order must be served before the hearing.

Check this box if you are requesting urgent adjustments to the service deadlines or the hearing date for your Request for Order.

Check this box when you need the court to require that your Request for Order be served at least the specified number of court days before the hearing.

Enter the number of court days you are requesting to serve the Request for Order before the hearing date, ensuring the other party receives proper notice.

Check this box when you need an expedited hearing date and faster service of the Request for Order than the standard notice period allows.

Enter the date (MM/DD/YYYY) on which the Judicial Officer signs and issues the court’s order. This field is for court use only.

Enter the date you sign this form under penalty of perjury. Use the format MM/DD/YYYY to indicate when the applicant completed and signed the declaration.

Type or print your full legal name legibly in this field. This identifies you as the person signing the declaration under penalty of perjury.

Check this box when you are requesting the court to issue or change an order for spousal or domestic partner support as part of your Request for Order.

Check this box when you are requesting the court to award a specific monthly amount of spousal or domestic partner support.

Enter the dollar amount you are asking the court to order as monthly spousal or domestic partner support. Provide only the numeric value (no dollar sign or commas), rounded to the nearest dollar.

Check this box when you are providing and attaching the facts you want the court to consider in support of your requested orders, with attachments limited to 10 pages unless the court grants permission.

Provide a clear, concise narrative of the factual circumstances that justify each order you are requesting. List the relevant events or conditions in chronological order. Do not exceed 10 pages of text unless the court grants permission; if you need more space, attach additional pages and refer to Attachment 9.

Click this button to access or print form FL-150, a supporting document required in the case.

Click this button to access or print form FL-319, which is a supporting form related to your request.

Click this button to access or print form FL-158, one of the additional forms required for your case.

Check this box when you are asking the court to issue immediate temporary emergency orders in your family law case.

Check this box when you are asking the court to change an existing parenting-time order that was previously filed on a specific date.

Enter the date on which the existing visitation (parenting time) order was filed in court (MM/DD/YYYY). This lets the court identify the specific prior order you are asking to modify.

Provide the specifics of the existing visitation (parenting time) order filed on the date entered above, including the court-ordered schedule (days, times, conditions, and any other relevant terms).

Check this box when you are requesting the court to issue or modify visitation (parenting time) orders concerning the children.