Instructions for Petition for Private Child Custody Recommending Counseling

Sacramento Superior Court

Verified current as of June 9, 2026

This form provides guidance to parents or guardians who want to file a court petition to establish or modify custody arrangements for a child and want the court to order counseling as part of the custody plan. A parent, guardian, or other person seeking legal custody of a child in Sacramento County would need this form to understand how to properly request custody with counseling services included.