Petition for Declaring ChildFree from Parental Custody and Control

Orange County Superior Court · Locally Approved Forms

Verified current as of September 10, 2026

This form is used when someone wants a court to legally free a child from their parents' or guardians' custody and control, typically so the child can be adopted by someone else or become independent. A person would need this form if they are a relative, social worker, or other authorized party seeking to remove parental rights and responsibilities in order to place the child with new guardians or make other custody arrangements.