Judicial Council of California Form FL-300, Request for Order Instructions

Enter the date when the declaration is made. Fill only if 'TIME FOR SERVICE / TIME UNTIL HEARING' is 'Yes'.

Enter the full name of the applicant. Fill only if 'TIME FOR SERVICE / TIME UNTIL HEARING' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the change from the current order pertains to visitation or parenting time. Fill only if 'VISITATION (PARENTING TIME)' is 'Yes'.

Enter the telephone number of the attorney or party.

Enter the email address of the attorney or party.

Enter the name of the party the attorney is representing.

Enter the fax number of the attorney or party.

Enter the two-letter state abbreviation of the attorney or party's address.

Enter the ZIP code of the attorney or party's address.

Enter the city of the attorney or party.

Enter the street address of the attorney or party.

Enter the name of the law firm, if applicable.

Enter the full name of the attorney or party.

Enter the state bar number of the attorney.

Check this box if you are requesting attorney's fees and costs. Fill only if 'Attorney's Fees and Costs' is 'Yes'.

Enter the total amount of attorney's fees and costs being requested. Fill only if 'Request Attorney's Fees and Costs' is 'Yes'.

Please explain in detail why the requested orders are in the best interest of the children.

Check this box if the orders you request are in the best interest of the children and you will provide a specification or justification.

Provide the full name of the petitioner.

Provide the full name of the respondent.

Provide the full name of any other parent or party involved in the case.

Enter the official case number assigned to this legal matter.

Enter the full name of the petitioner in the case.

Enter the full name of the respondent in the case.

Enter the full name of any other parent or party involved in the case.

Enter the unique identification number assigned to this case.

Enter the full name of the petitioner in this case.

Enter the full name of the respondent in this case.

Enter the full name of any other parent or party involved in the case.

Enter the official case number assigned to this legal proceeding.

Please provide the case number for this legal proceeding.

Provide the full name of the petitioner.

Provide the full name of the respondent.

Provide the full name of any other parent or party involved in the case.

Check this box if you want to change a current court order for child support and will provide the filing date. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Enter the date on which the current court order for child support was filed. Fill only if 'Change Current Child Support Order' is 'Yes'.

Provide specific details about the child support order that the court previously issued. Fill only if 'Change Current Child Support Order' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the change of order request specifically pertains to child custody. Fill only if 'This is a change from the current order for' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the change of order request specifically pertains to visitation or parenting time. Fill only if 'This is a change from the current order for' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the parties are ordered to attend an appointment for child custody mediation or child custody recommending counseling.

Provide the specific date, time, and location for the child custody mediation or counseling appointment. Fill only if 'Child Custody Mediation or Counseling' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting the court to make orders regarding child custody. Fill only if 'Child Custody' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting the court to make orders regarding visitation or parenting time. Fill only if 'Visitation (Parenting Time)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting that the person named in this column be granted physical custody of the child, meaning the child lives with them.

Check this box if you are requesting that the person named in this column be granted legal custody of the child, meaning they decide health, education, and other important aspects of the child's life.

Check this box if you are requesting child support for each child based on the child support guideline, rather than a specific monthly amount. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting child support for each child based on the child support guideline. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting the court to make an order regarding child support. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Please provide the name of the 'other' party or entity to whom this notice is directed. Fill only if 'Other (specify)' is 'Yes'.

Please enter the date of the court hearing.

Please enter the time of the court hearing.

Please provide the department number where the court hearing will be held.

Please provide the room number where the court hearing will be held.

Check this box if the court hearing address is the same as the court's address listed at the top of the form.

Check this box if the court hearing address is different from the court's address listed at the top of the form, and specify the address in the adjacent field.

Please provide the specific address of the court hearing if it differs from the address noted above. Fill only if 'Other Address' is 'Yes'.

Enter the name of the county for the Superior Court of California.

Enter the specific branch name of the court.

Enter the city and zip code of the court.

Enter the street address of the court.

Enter the mailing address of the court.

Check this box if the restraining/protective order originated from a criminal court and you need to specify the county and state.

Enter the county and state where the criminal order was issued. Fill only if 'Criminal: County/state' is 'Yes'.

Provide the case number for the criminal order, if known. Fill only if 'Criminal: County/state' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if this request for property control is a change from a previously filed order. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter the date the current order for property control was filed. Fill only if 'Change from current order' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the change in custody details refers to an existing order for legal or physical custody and you need to provide the date it was filed. Fill only if 'This is a change from the current order for', 'Child Custody' is 'Yes' and if 6 is 'Yes'.

Provide the date when the order for legal or physical custody was filed. Fill only if 'This is a change from the current order for', 'Child Custody', 'Order for Legal or Physical Custody' is 'Yes' and if 6 is 'Yes' and if 8 is 'Yes'.

Describe what the court ordered regarding the legal or physical custody. Fill only if 'This is a change from the current order for', 'Child Custody', 'Order for Legal or Physical Custody' is 'Yes' and if 6 is 'Yes' and if 8 is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the petitioner should be given exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of the property. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the respondent should be given exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of the property. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if an other parent/party should be given exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of the property. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Please provide a detailed description of the property for which exclusive use, possession, and control is requested. Fill only if 'Lease or Rent' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the property for which exclusive temporary use is requested is owned or being bought by the parties. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the property for which exclusive temporary use is requested is leased or rented by the parties. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the facts supporting the orders you request are detailed in the section below. Fill only if 'TIME FOR SERVICE / TIME UNTIL HEARING' is 'Yes'.

Provide a detailed explanation of the facts that support the orders you are requesting. Fill only if 'Facts to Support Request Listed Below' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the facts you are attaching to support your request are longer than 10 pages and you require the court's permission for the extra length. Fill only if 'TIME FOR SERVICE / TIME UNTIL HEARING' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the restraining or protective orders are from a Family Court in a specific county and state.

Enter the county and state where the family court order was issued. Fill only if 'Family: County/state' is 'Yes'.

Enter the case number for the family court order, if known. Fill only if 'Family: County/state' is 'Yes'.

Enter the full legal name of the first child.

Enter the date of birth for the first child.

Enter the name of the person who will have legal custody for the first child and make decisions regarding their health and education.

Enter the name of the person with whom the first child will physically live.

Enter the full name and age of the first child for whom child support is being requested. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Provide details regarding the child support guideline calculation or any specific conditions for the requested support. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Enter the monthly monetary amount of child support requested. This field should be filled if the amount is not based strictly on the child support guideline. Fill only if 'I request support for each child based on the child support guideline.' is 'No'.

Enter the name of the person or entity to whom this payment should be made. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter a description of what this payment is for, such as the type of debt or lien. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter the dollar amount of the payment. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter the date when this payment is due. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter the full name of the fourth child.

Enter the date of birth for the fourth child.

Enter the name of the person who will have legal custody of the fourth child, making decisions about their health, education, and other significant matters.

Enter the name of the person with whom the fourth child will physically live.

Please provide the fourth child's full name and current age. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Please specify any additional details regarding the child support request based on the child support guideline. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Please enter the requested monthly child support amount for the fourth child, if not determined by the guideline. Fill only if 'I request support for each child based on the child support guideline.' is 'No'.

Enter the name of the individual or entity to whom the fourth debt payment will be made. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter a brief description of what the fourth debt payment is for. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter the monetary amount of the fourth debt payment. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter the due date for the fourth debt payment. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Provide the date when the order was made.

Provide the printed name of the judicial officer.

Check this box if the restraining order is from a juvenile court and you need to specify the county and state of that court.

Please specify the county and state where the juvenile restraining order was issued. Fill only if 'Juvenile' is 'Yes'.

Please enter the case number for the juvenile restraining order, if known. Fill only if 'Juvenile' is 'Yes'.

Please provide the full name of the person or entity being notified.

Check this box if the Petitioner is the recipient of this notice.

Check this box if the Respondent is the recipient of this notice.

Check this box if an Other Parent/Party is the recipient of this notice.

Check this box if someone other than the Petitioner, Respondent, or Other Parent/Party is the recipient of this notice, and then specify who.

If notifying someone other than a Petitioner, Respondent, or Other Parent/Party, please specify their role or relationship here. Fill only if 'Other (specify)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you will specify the child custody or visitation orders directly in the space provided.

Check this box if you need additional space to specify the child custody or visitation orders and will provide them on an attached document. Fill only if 'As follows' is 'Yes'.

Provide details of the specific orders being requested for child custody or visitation if not specified in attached forms. Fill only if 'As follows' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the court has ordered something not listed in items 4-7, and then specify the details of that order.

Provide a detailed description of any other orders being requested that are not specified elsewhere. Fill only if 'Other (specify)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the restraining order is from an 'Other' type of court or specified county/state not covered by the preceding options.

Enter the county and state for the 'other' court from which restraining orders are issued. Fill only if 'Other: County/state' is 'Yes'.

Enter the case number for the 'other' court, if known. Fill only if 'Other: County/state' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting other orders not explicitly listed elsewhere on the form. Fill only if 'Other (specify):' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are providing additional details or other requested orders on a separate attachment. Fill only if 'Other (specify):' is 'Yes'.

Please specify any other orders requested that are not covered in other sections of the form. Fill only if 'Other Orders Requested' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if a domestic violence restraining/protective order is currently in effect involving the Petitioner.

Check this box if a domestic violence restraining/protective order is currently in effect involving the Respondent.

Check this box if a domestic violence restraining/protective order is currently in effect involving an Other Parent/Party.

Check this box if the petitioner should be ordered to make payments on debts and liens coming due while the order is in effect. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the respondent should be ordered to make payments on debts and liens coming due while the order is in effect. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if an other parent/party should be ordered to make payments on debts and liens coming due while the order is in effect. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are making a selection regarding property control. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Provide a detailed explanation of why the court should make or change the support orders. Fill only if 'Reason for Support Order Change' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are providing a specific reason why the court should make or change the support orders. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting temporary emergency orders.

Check this box if you are requesting to change an existing order.

Enter a detailed description of the other request for order not listed above. Fill only if 'Other (specify)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if your request for order pertains to child support.

Check this box if your request for order pertains to child custody.

Check this box if your request for order pertains to attorney's fees and costs.

Check this box if your request for order pertains to visitation or parenting time.

Check this box if your request for order pertains to spousal or partner support.

Check this box if your request for order pertains to property control.

Check this box if your request for order pertains to an issue not explicitly listed, and then provide a specific description of that issue.

Check this box if you are requesting orders related to child custody or visitation as detailed in this section.

Check this box if you are requesting orders specifically for child custody.

Check this box if you are requesting orders specifically for visitation or parenting time.

Check this box if a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320) must be served on or before a specified date.

Please provide the date by which a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320) must be served. Fill only if 'Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320) must be served' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if one or more domestic violence restraining or protective orders are currently in effect.

Enter the full legal name of the second child.

Enter the date of birth for the second child.

Specify the person who will have legal custody of the second child, responsible for decisions regarding health, education, etc.

Specify the person with whom the second child will physically live.

Enter the name and age of the first child for whom support is requested. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Enter the name and age of the second child for whom support is requested. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Enter the requested monthly child support amount. Fill only if 'I request support for each child based on the child support guideline.' is 'No'.

Enter the name of the entity or person to whom the second debt payment should be made. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Provide a description of the debt or the purpose for which the second payment is being made. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter the total monetary amount of the second debt payment. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Provide the specific date when the second debt payment is due. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the court is ordering that the general timeframe for proceedings is shortened.

Check this box if the court is ordering that the time allowed for serving documents is shortened. Fill only if 'Shorten Time' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the court is ordering that the time period remaining until the hearing is shortened. Fill only if 'Shorten Time' is 'Yes'.

Enter the date by which the service must be completed for the shortened hearing. Fill only if 'Shorten Time' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the orders are specified in an attached Form 1.

Check this box if the orders are specified in an attached Form 2. Fill only if '1 Form' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the orders are specified in an attached Form 3. Fill only if '1 Form' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the orders are specified in an attached Form 4. Fill only if '1 Form' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the orders are specified in an attached Form 5. Fill only if '1 Form' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the orders are specified in an attached Form 6. Fill only if '1 Form' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if the orders are specified in an attached document other than a standard form (Attachment 7).

Check this box if the orders are specified in an attached Form 8. Fill only if '1 Form' is 'Yes'.

Enter the name or identifier of any other forms not explicitly listed that specify the child custody or visitation orders. Fill only if '1 Form' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting a specific monthly amount for spousal or domestic partner support. Fill only if 'SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT' is 'Yes'.

Enter the monthly amount of spousal or domestic partner support requested. Fill only if 'Amount Requested (Monthly)' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you want the court to take action regarding a current spousal or domestic partner support order. Fill only if 'SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you want the court to change an existing spousal or domestic partner support order. Fill only if 'Request Court Action on Current Support' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you want the court to end an existing spousal or domestic partner support order. Fill only if 'Request Court Action on Current Support' is 'Yes'.

Enter the date the current spousal or domestic partner support order was filed. Fill only if 'Request Court Action on Current Support' is 'Yes'.

Enter the monthly amount of spousal or domestic partner support the court ordered. Fill only if 'Request Court Action on Current Support' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if this request is to modify spousal or domestic partner support after a judgment has been entered and you have attached the required declaration. Fill only if 'SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT' is 'Yes'.

Specify the reasons why the court should make, change, or end the spousal or domestic partner support orders. Fill only if 'SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you want the court to make, change, or end the support orders, and you will specify the reasons. Fill only if 'SPOUSAL OR DOMESTIC PARTNER SUPPORT' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting that the court issue temporary emergency orders regarding child custody or visitation. Fill only if 'Temporary Emergency Orders' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting temporary emergency orders to be given exclusive temporary use, possession, and control of property you own, are buying, lease, or rent. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter the full name of the third child for whom orders are requested.

Enter the date of birth for the third child.

Enter the name of the person or party who will have legal custody and make decisions regarding the third child's health, education, and welfare.

Enter the name of the person or party with whom the third child will primarily live and reside.

Enter the name and age of the first child for whom child support is being requested. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Enter the name and age of the second child for whom child support is being requested. Fill only if 'Child Support' is 'Yes'.

Enter the monthly amount of child support requested, if this amount is not based on the guideline. Fill only if 'I request support for each child based on the child support guideline.' is 'No'.

Provide the name of the entity or individual to whom this debt payment is to be made. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Specify the purpose or nature of this debt payment. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Enter the total monetary amount of this debt payment. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Provide the date when this debt payment is due. Fill only if 'Property Control' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you urgently need an order regarding the time for service or the time until the hearing. Fill only if 'TIME FOR SERVICE / TIME UNTIL HEARING' is 'Yes'

Check this box if you are requesting to serve the Request for Order no less than a specified number of court days before the hearing. Fill only if 'Time for Service / Time Until Hearing' is 'Yes'.

Enter the minimum number of court days before the hearing that the Request for Order must be served. Fill only if 'Serve Request for Order no less than' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are requesting that the hearing date and service of the Request for Order be sooner. Fill only if 'Time for Service / Time Until Hearing' is 'Yes'.

Provide a detailed explanation of why this order is urgently needed and why the request for earlier service or hearing is being made. Fill only if 'Attachment 8' is 'Yes'.

Check this box if you are providing the date when the previous visitation (parenting time) order, which is being changed, was filed. Fill only if 'This is a change from the current order for', 'Visitation (Parenting Time)' is 'Yes' and if 7 is 'Yes'.

Provide the date when the visitation (parenting time) order was filed. Fill only if 'This is a change from the current order for', 'Visitation (Parenting Time)', 'Visitation Order Filed' is 'Yes' and if 7 is 'Yes' and if 11 is 'Yes'.

Specify the details of the visitation order as ordered by the court. Fill only if 'This is a change from the current order for', 'Visitation (Parenting Time)', 'Visitation Order Filed' is 'Yes' and if 7 is 'Yes' and if 11 is 'Yes'.