Mandatory Findings for Child Custody and Visitation Order (Domestic Violence Prevention)

Judicial Council of California · Domestic Violence

Verified current as of July 10, 2026

This form documents the court's required findings when making decisions about child custody and visitation in cases involving domestic violence, ensuring the safety and best interests of children are protected. Judges and court staff use this form to create an official record that domestic violence was considered and to justify custody or visitation restrictions put in place to protect children from an abusive parent.