Petition For Grandparent Visitation {FL038}

Local Form FL-038 PETITION FOR GRANDPARENT VISITATION Page 1 of 2 Adopted for Mandatory Use FC 3103 [Effective Janauary 1, 2018] Attorney or Party without Attorney (Name, Address, Telephone No., Bar No.) Attorney for (Name): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SONOMA Civil & Family Law Courthouse, Family Law Division 3055 Cleveland Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Tel ephone: (707) 521 - 65 00 PETITIONER/PLAINTIFF: RESPONDENT/DEFENDANT: OTHER PARENT/CLAIMANT: PETITION FOR GRANDPARENT VISITATION Case Number: Petitioner(s) allege(s): 1. Petitioner(s) is (are): Maternal Paternal Grandfather Grandmother of the minor child(ren) listed below: Child222s Name Birth Date Gender (M/F) If more room is needed, add an extra page (not a form) and label it 223Attachment224: See Attachment, no. 1. 2. An action is currently pending for custody and visitation in case number and a. No Judgment has been entered; or b. A Judgment was entered on (date): providing as follows: (describe custody and visitation order) See Attachment, no. 2: 3. Petitioner(s) has(have) standing to bring this Petition forth, because (must mark one): a. Parents are not married to each other b. The parents are married to each other and one or more of the following exist: Currently living separately and apart on a permanent or indefinite basis. One of the spouses has been absent for more than one month without the other spouse knowing the whereabouts of the absent spouse. One of the parents joins in the Petition with the grandparents (signature on page 2). The child is not residing with either parent. The child has been adopted by a stepparent. One of the parents is incarcerated or involuntarily institutionalized. c. One of the parents is deceased and the child has not been adopted by a person other than a step parent or grandparent. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Local Form FL-038 PETITION FOR GRANDPARENT VISITATION Page 2 of 2 Adopted for Mandatory Use FC 3103 [Effective Janauary 1, 2018] 4. There is a pre-existing relationship and bond between the grandparent(s) and the grandchild(ren) such that visitation is in the best interest of the child(ren), as described below: See Attachment, No. 4: 5. The interests of the child(ren) in having visitation with the grandparent(s) will be balanced against the right of the parents to exercise their parental authority, as described below: See Attachment, No. 5. 6. Describe the relationship between the child(ren) and the grandparent(s). Explain why visitation is in child(ren)222s best interest. Include all facts supporting the requested visitation below: See Attachment, No. 6. 7. Describe the proposed schedule of visitation: See Attachment, No. 7. 8. A completed Summons (SUM-100) and Declaration under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (FL-105) is submitted herewith. 9. Petitioner(s) request(s) that the Court grant reasonable visitation with the above named child(ren), and such other relief as the Court may deem appropriate, pursuant to Family Code Section 3103. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing and all attachments are true and correct. Date: Type or Print Name Signature of Petitioner Type or Print Name Signature of Petitioner PARENT CONSENT TO PETITIONER222S REQUEST FOR GRANDPARENT VISITATION. I consent to and join in this Petition for Grandparent Visitation. Date: Type or Print Name Signature of Parent of Minor Child(ren) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com