Child Custody Recommending Counseling form

Merced Superior Court · Family Law Child Custody Recommending Counselor

Verified current as of July 25, 2026

This form is used by the court to recommend that parents or guardians in a child custody case attend counseling to help resolve disputes and improve their ability to co-parent. A parent, guardian, or judge involved in a custody case would use this form when counseling is seen as helpful for working out custody arrangements or reducing conflict between the parties.