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Form DV-105, Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders (Domestic Violence Prevention), page 1
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Form DV-105, Request for Child Custody and Visitation Orders, is a legal document filed in California courts as an attachment to Form DV-100. It is used by a party in a domestic violence case to ask the judge for specific orders regarding legal and physical custody, as well as a detailed visitation (parenting time) schedule for the children they share with the person they are seeking protection from. This form is crucial for establishing temporary orders to ensure the children's safety and well-being. Today, this form can be filled out quickly and accurately using AI-powered services like Instafill.ai, which can also convert non-fillable PDF versions into interactive fillable forms.
Fillable fields251
Pages6
Sections64
Tables and lists5
Questions that depend on earlier answers212
Form Complexity IndexVery Complex, 91/100

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14 checks built for this form, so a wrong date or a missing answer is caught before anyone else sees it.

Child's Age Verification

This check validates that the 'Date of birth' entered for each child in Section 3 is a valid date and calculates the child's age to confirm they are under 18. This is critical because the form and its orders only apply to minor children. If the date is invalid or the person is 18 or older, the entry will be rejected, as the court lacks jurisdiction for custody orders under this process.

Conditional Relationship Description

Verifies that if the 'Other (describe)' checkbox is selected in Section 1 or Section 2, the corresponding text field for describing the relationship is not empty. This ensures that when a non-standard relationship is indicated, it is properly defined for the court's understanding. A failure would prompt the user to provide the specific relationship, preventing ambiguity in the legal filing.

At Least One Child Required

Ensures that the name and date of birth for at least one child (the first entry in Section 3) are provided. This form's purpose is to request custody and visitation orders for children, making this information fundamental for the request to be valid. If no child is listed, the form submission would be blocked as it has no legal subject.

Residency History Logic

This check enforces the conditional logic in Section 4. If the user answers 'Yes' to 4a, it validates that at least the first row of the residency history in 4b is completed. This ensures the form provides the necessary jurisdictional information about the children's home state for the last five years, which is a legal requirement. Failure to provide this information when required would halt submission.

Contiguous 5-Year Residency History

Validates that the date ranges provided in Section 4b are contiguous and cover the last five years, starting with the current residence ('To present'). The 'Until' date of one entry should logically precede the 'From' date of the next. This is crucial for establishing the child's 'home state' under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Gaps or inconsistencies would trigger an error.

Conditional Court Case Details

If the user answers 'Yes' to question 5a, this check ensures that at least one case type checkbox is selected and the corresponding details field (location, year, case number) is filled. This prevents a vague 'Yes' answer without the specific information the court needs to identify related cases. An error would be shown if 'Yes' is checked but no case details are provided.

And 8 more checks
  • Current Order Change Justification
  • Abduction Prevention Form Cross-Reference
  • Custody Request Completeness
  • Visitation Logic Path Enforcement
  • Professional Fee Percentage Sum
  • Record Access Restriction Specificity
  • Schedule Time Logic
  • Party Identification Requirement

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  1. Navigate to Instafill.ai and upload the DV-105 form or select it from the template library.
  2. Provide your personal information, your relationship to the children, and the information for the person you want protection from.
  3. Enter the names and birth dates of all children under 18 involved in the case, and detail their residency history for the past five years.
  4. Disclose any other court cases involving the children and specify your requests for legal and physical custody (sole, joint, or other).
  5. Indicate whether you want the other parent to have visitation and, if so, whether it should be supervised or unsupervised, proposing a detailed schedule.
  6. Answer questions regarding potential child abduction risks, travel restrictions, and access to the children's records to ensure their protection.
  7. Review all the information populated by the AI for accuracy, then save, print, and file the completed form with the court as part of your domestic violence restraining order request.

Common Mistakes in Completing DV-105

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Incomplete 5-Year Residency History
In Section 4b, filers are required to list every place the children have lived for the past five years without any gaps. People often provide an incomplete history or leave gaps between dates, which can cause the court to question jurisdiction or delay the case. To avoid this, gather all addresses and dates beforehand, starting with the most recent and working backward to ensure the five-year period is fully covered. An AI-powered tool like Instafill.ai can help by flagging date gaps and ensuring the timeline is continuous before submission.
Failing to Attach Required Supplemental Forms
The form explicitly requires attaching other forms based on certain answers, such as attaching form DV-108 if you check 'Yes' for abduction risk in Section 8. A common and critical error is checking the box but forgetting to complete and attach the corresponding form. This makes the request legally insufficient and the judge cannot grant the specific order, weakening your case. Always double-check instructions in parentheses, as they often indicate a required attachment.
Contradictory or Illogical Flow in Visitation Sections
The form has a specific flow for visitation requests (Sections 10-13). A frequent mistake is filling out sections that should be skipped, such as detailing a supervised visit schedule (Section 12) and an unsupervised one (Section 13). This creates confusion about what is actually being requested. You must choose one path: no visits, supervised visits, or unsupervised visits, and only complete the corresponding sections as directed.
Proposing Vague or Unenforceable Visitation Schedules
In Sections 12 and 13, filers often use ambiguous terms like 'reasonable visitation' or 'alternating weekends' without defining specific days, times, exchange locations, or transportation responsibilities. A judge needs a clear, detailed plan to issue an enforceable order. An unclear request may be denied or result in an order that doesn't work for your family. Be explicit: 'Every other Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with pickup and drop-off at the public library.'
Omitting Prior Court Case History
In Section 5, filers must disclose all other court cases involving the children, including divorce, guardianship, or juvenile cases. People sometimes forget cases or believe they are irrelevant, but omitting them can be viewed by the court as a lack of candor, damaging credibility. This can lead to delays while the court gathers the missing information. It is crucial to list every known case, even if you don't have the case number.
Misunderstanding Custody Terminology
In Section 9, people often confuse 'legal custody' (decision-making) with 'physical custody' (where the child lives), or misunderstand the difference between 'sole' and 'joint'. This can lead to requesting an arrangement that doesn't match their true intentions, potentially resulting in an undesirable court order. Before filling out this section, carefully read the definitions provided on the form to ensure your request for sole or joint, legal or physical custody accurately reflects your desired outcome.
Forgetting the Case Number on Each Page
Each page of this multi-page form has a field for the 'Case Number' at the top. It is a very common oversight to only fill it in on the first page. If pages become separated during processing, they can be lost or misfiled without this identifier, potentially invalidating parts of your request. Ensure the case number is written clearly and accurately on every single page before submission. AI form-fillers like Instafill.ai can automatically populate the case number across all pages to prevent this error.
Ignoring Supervisor and Fee Details for Supervised Visits
When requesting supervised visits (Section 12) or supervised exchanges (Section 13), filers often fail to provide details about who would supervise or how professional fees would be paid. Simply requesting supervision without a proposed plan is an incomplete request. The court needs to know if you have a trusted nonprofessional in mind or, if using a professional, how the cost (which can be significant) should be allocated between the parties. Leaving this blank forces the judge to guess or deny the request for lack of detail.
Failing to Request Address Confidentiality
In a domestic violence context, safety is paramount. Section 4b provides a checkbox to 'keep your current location private' and list only the state. Many filers, in their haste or distress, overlook this critical option. Failing to check this box means your full city and state of residence will be listed on a document served to the other party, potentially compromising your safety. Always use this option if you have safety concerns. If the form is a non-fillable PDF, a tool like Instafill.ai can convert it to a fillable version, making it easier to see and select such crucial options.
Incorrectly Answering Foundational Questions
Questions like 4a ('Have all the children lived together for the last five years?') are foundational and determine which other forms or sections you must complete. Answering 'No' to 4a requires you to stop and use form DV-105(A) instead. People often answer incorrectly or ignore the instruction, leading them to fill out the wrong sections or use the wrong form entirely, which can cause their entire filing to be rejected and require them to start over.

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What is the purpose of Form DV-105?
Form DV-105 is used to ask a California court for temporary child custody and visitation orders as part of a domestic violence restraining order case. It must be attached to Form DV-100, the main request for a restraining order.
Who needs to fill out this form?
You need to fill out this form if you are requesting a domestic violence restraining order and you have children under 18 with the person you are seeking protection from. It allows you to specify the custody and visitation arrangements you want the judge to order.
What is the difference between legal and physical custody in Section 9?
Legal custody refers to who makes major decisions about the child's health, education, and welfare. Physical custody determines who the child lives with on a regular basis. You can request sole custody (one parent) or joint custody (shared) for both.
What do I do if my children have not lived together for the last five years (Section 4)?
If your children have not lived together for the entire last five years, you must check 'No' in section 4a. You will then need to use and attach Form DV-105(A) to provide the separate residency history for each child.
How can I keep my current address confidential?
In Section 4b, when listing your children's current residence, you can check the box to keep your location private. If you select this option, you only need to list the state, not your full city and street address.
What should I do if I'm afraid the other parent might abduct our children?
If you believe the other parent might kidnap your children, you must check 'Yes' in Section 8. You are then required to complete and attach Form DV-108, 'Request for Orders to Prevent Child Abduction,' to ask for specific protective orders.
What is 'supervised visitation' and who can supervise?
Supervised visitation means the other parent's time with the children is monitored by a neutral third party for safety. You can request a nonprofessional supervisor, like a trusted relative, or a paid professional supervisor.
What if I already have a custody order from a previous case?
You must disclose any existing custody or visitation orders in Section 5b. You should attach a copy of the order if you have one and explain why you are asking the judge to change it.
If I am asking for 'no visits' in Section 10, do I need to fill out the rest of the form?
No. If you check the box in Section 10 to request that the other parent have no visits with the children, the form instructs you to stop there. You do not need to complete the detailed visitation schedule sections.
What happens after I submit this form?
After filing this form with the court, a judge will review your request for temporary orders, which last until your court hearing in about three weeks. At the hearing, the judge can change or extend the orders.
Can AI tools help me fill out this form?
Yes, services like Instafill.ai use AI to help you accurately auto-fill form fields, which saves time and helps prevent common errors. This can be particularly useful for complex legal documents like the DV-105.
How can I fill out Form DV-105 online?
You can use a service like Instafill.ai to complete this form through a user-friendly online interface. The platform guides you through each section to ensure you fill it out correctly before printing.
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If you have a non-fillable or 'flat' PDF, you can upload it to a service like Instafill.ai. Their technology converts static forms into interactive, fillable versions that you can easily complete on your computer.
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