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The counselor will spend some time describing terminology, asking parents what solutions they feel would be in their child's best interests, and exploring the past situation. The focus, however, is on the future, and the goal is to draw up an agreement that allows children to achieve a relationship with each parent while maintaining stability in their lives as much as possible during a stressful time. In addition, this agreement must address the health, safety, and welfare of the child.
If parents are not able to come to an agreement during the counseling session, the matter is referred back to the family court calendar. The case may be heard by a judge at that time, or another court date will be set for a contested hearing.
At the contested hearing, the report of the recommending counselor will be available for the parties and judge. It will include the issues presented in the counseling session, as well as any health, welfare, and safety concerns which were expressed. The counselor will provide recommendations to the court. If further investigation is necessary (for example, if your child needs to be interviewed, or if the Court needs additional information such as law enforcement or child welfare records), the court may ask that Family Court Services perform a limited investigation and provide a recommendation. It may be necessary to meet more than once with the counselor to work out problems, either prior to court, or as follow-up/review sessions.
In cases that involve domestic violence, separate sessions and support persons may be used. Information regarding this is available prior to the counseling session. If you are making an appointment for mediation and child custody recommending counseling prior to the court hearing, you should inform Family Court Services if there is a restraining order in place, or if allegations of family violence have been made.
Do child custody recommending counselors interview children?
Children should not be brought to the court hearing. If the Court determines a minor interview is necessary, the Court will order Family Court Services to interview the child and provide a report to the Court. In addition, the counselor can recommend the If, after speaking with the parents, a child needs to be interviewed, the counselor will make arrangements to do so after meeting with the parents
Are children's wishes considered?
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Administrative proceedings can only be included in the record on appeal if they were previously lodged with the trial court.AdRAcuse de Recibo (POS, por sus siglas en inglés). Formulario presentado ante la corte que certifica que los documentos judiciales se entregaron formalmente a una de las partes en el marco de un proceso en una determinada fecha. En el sistema de registro electrónico judicial obligatorio, el Acuse de Recibo será la última página de la presentación electrónica. Las partes también tienen la posibilidad de pagar un arancel adicional para utilizar TrueFilingTM para el envío de documentos en lugar de generar su propio Acuse de Recibo.Agreed statementA summary of part or all of the trial court proceedings that is prepared by the parties or their lawyers.AlegatoOportunidad otorgada a cada parte para describir las cuestiones jurídicas desde su perspectiva del caso.Alegato oralOportunidad limitada que se otorga a las partes de hablarle directamente a los jueces de la Corte de Apelaciones que decidirán la apelación. Es el último paso en la apelación antes de que se dicte sentencia.AntecedentesSección de un escrito que describe los antecedentes procesales del caso ante la corte de primera instancia.Antecedentes consensuadosReseña del proceso ante la corte de primera instancia que incluye los hechos del caso y cómo se decidió. Es elaborado por el apelante o por su abogado. A veces, se denomina antecedentes de la apelación.Antecedentes de la apelaciónReseña del proceso ante la corte de primera instancia que incluye los hechos del caso y cómo se decidió. Es elaborado por el apelante o por su abogado.
Family Law - Petition to Terminate Parental Rights: Sacramento Superior Court

Whether requesting a hearing or not, all documents shall be submitted to the court drop box at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse. You must submit two copies of all documents with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Your documents will be reviewed by the court before a hearing can be set or an ex parte is approved. If sufficient, a termination hearing will be set 45 days out or an ex parte order will be signed by the court; either of which will be sent to you. When requesting a hearing please provide the court with available dates on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. If deficient, your documents will be sent back to you for further completion. 

Fees
When you file your petition for termination, you must pay an investigation fee. Check our Fees page for further information.

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Emergency / Temporary Orders

Types of Custody / Visitation Orders
Custody of Children

Legal Custody:

 Legal custody determines which parent will make 
 decisions concerning the child's or children's health, safety, education, and 
 welfare. One parent can make these decisions alone, which is known as sole 
 legal custody, or both parents may retain the right to make these decisions, known 
 as joint legal custody. Joint legal custody means both parents should 
 cooperate on decision-making, but that either parent has the power to make 
 decisions alone. Sole legal custody means only one parent can make 
 decisions and obtain information from the child's or children's school and 
 doctor, for example.
Physical Custody:

 Physical custody determines where the child or children will reside. Sole physical
 custody means the child or children live with one parent and may visit the other parent.
 Joint physical custody means the child or children reside with both parents. In the case
 of joint physical custody, if one parent will have the child more than half of the 
 time, then that parent can be labeled the primary custodial parent for tax and 
 other purposes.

Visitation of Children

Unsupervised Visitation:

 The parent who does not have the child or 
 children more than half of the time is entitled to visitation with the child or 
 children. Visitation plans should be specific in order to avoid potential 
 conflicts and eliminate confusion. In developing a specific visitation 
 plan, keep in mind that it can be helpful to be specific about which weeks of 
 the month the visits will occur to make the plan more enforceable. For 
 example, if a parent will have the child or children every other weekend, it 
 would be helpful to define that specifically as the 1st, 3rd, and 5th (or the 
 2nd and 4th) weekend of the month. The pick-up and drop-off times may also be specific, 
 such as Friday at 3:00 p.m. to Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
Supervised Visitation:

 This option is used when the child's or 
 children's safety and well-being require that visits with a parent be
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For example, plaintiffs joining in a suit, or a joining of actions or defense.
Joint Custody: A court order that gives both parents legal and physical custody of a child.
Joint Legal Custody: A type of court order that allows either or both parents to make important decisions about a child's health, education, and well being.
Joint Physical Custody: A type of court order in which a child spends about the same amount of time living with both parents.
judge: An official of the judicial branch of government with authority to decide lawsuits brought before courts. The term "judge" may also refer to all judicial officers, including Supreme Court justices.
judgment: (1) The official decision of a court that resolves the dispute between the parties to a lawsuit; (2) the official decision or finding of a judge or administrative agency hearing officer about the respective rights and claims of the parties to an action; also known as a "decree" or "order," and may include "findings of fact and conclusions of law"; (3) the final decision of the judge stating which party has won the case and the terms of the decision. Can be "n.o.v.," which means a ruling in favor of 1 party even though there had been a verdict for the other party, or "summary," which means a court's decision before a trial saying that no facts are disputed in the case and that 1 party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. (Compare disposition, verdict.)
judgment creditor: The party (either the plaintiff or the defendant) in whose favor a judgment has been awarded.
judgment debtor: The party that the judgment has been entered against.
judgment debtor's statement of assets: In small claims, the form listing the judgment debtor's assets and sources of income that the judgment debtor must complete and send to the judgment creditor within 30 days after receiving notice of the court's decision.
judicial: Belonging to or appropriate to the office of a judge; relates to the administration of justice.
Judicial Council: The Judicial Council of California is the constitutionally mandated body responsible for improving the administration of justice in the state. The council is made up of judges, court executives, attorneys, and legislators.
Local Forms: Sacramento Superior Court

Yes


	Juvenile Proceedings: Request for Court Reporter Transcript

	JC-E-010

	03/16/20

	No


	Motion and Order to Return to Home Court Following Dependency Drug Court Dismissal

	JC-E-367

	09/01/17

	Yes


	Motion for Inclusion in Dependency Drug Court

	JC-E-361

	03/26/18

	Yes


	Notice of Reassignment of Court Appointed Attorney

	JC\E-362

	05/20/13

	No


	Notice of Court of Due Diligence of Mailing (WIC 291)

	JC\E-342

	10/23/19

	Yes


	Notice of Psychiatric Hospitalization and/or Release of Minor

	JC-E-311

	01/01/19

	Yes


	Order Authorizing Emergency or Non-Routine Medical, Surgical, or Dental Care

	JC-E-678

	07/01/16

	No


	Order Authorizing Medical and Dental Care and Limited Release of Information
	for Children Placed by the Juvenile Court in Out-of-Home Care

	JC-E-365

	05/20/21

	Yes


	Order Authorizing Mental Health Care

	JC\E-366

	07/01/16

	Yes


	Order on Application for Approval of a Minor's Request for Voluntary
	Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment

	JC-E-313

	01/01/19

	Yes


	Order on Stipulation and Request for Order Following Meet and Confer

	JC\E-324_Order

	05/24/13

	No


	Order to Produce State Prisoner to Testify

	JC\E-331

	05/10

	No


	Parent Complaint - Truancy

	JC\E-649b

	05/30/19

	No


	Physician's Declaration RE: Medical, Surgical, or Dental Care

	JC\E-677

	07/01/16

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	Pre-Jurisdictional Motion and Order to Modify and Request Court Order and/or Request for New Court Order (Local Rule 7.35)

	JC\E-319

	10/01/18

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	Pre-Trial Statement
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Describes defendant's background: financial, job, and family status; community ties; criminal history; and facts of the current offense. A presentence report must be done in felony cases and may be requested in misdemeanor cases.
presiding judge/justice: In a court with more than 1 judicial officer, the judge/justice that acts as administrator of the court's business.
pretrial conference: A meeting of the judge and lawyers to plan a trial, discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, review proposed evidence and witnesses, and set a trial schedule. Typically, the judge and the lawyers also discuss the possibility of settling the case.
pretrial services: Services provided by a local agency to investigate a criminal defendant's background so a judge can decide whether or not to release the defendant from custody before trial.
prima facie: Not requiring further support to establish existence, credibility, or validity; from the Latin for "from first view." A prima facie case is sufficient on its face because it is supported by the necessary minimum evidence and free from obvious defects. Prima facie evidence is sufficient to support a certain conclusion unless contradictory evidence is presented.
Primary Physical Custody: A type of court order in which a child lives with one parent more than the other parent.
prior: A term generally used to refer to a previous conviction.
privilege: An advantage not enjoyed by all; a special exemption from prosecution or other lawsuits. (See also immunity.)
probable cause: A reasonable basis for assuming that a charge or fact is well founded.
probate: The judicial process to determine if a will of a dead person (called the "decedent") is genuine or not; lawful distribution of a decedent's estate.
probate court: The department of each county's superior court that deals with probate conservatorships, guardianships, and the estates of people that have died.
probation: (1) A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases a convicted defendant under supervision of a probation officer that makes certain that the defendant follows certain rules, for example, gets a job, gets drug counseling; (2) a department of the court that prepares a presentence report.
probation officer: Officers of the probation department of a court.
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One Day Divorce Program: Sacramento Superior Court

The One Day Divorce Program is for self-represented litigants who have already filed a dissolution
 	 of marriage (divorce) case in Sacramento County and are ready for judgment. 
 
	
Your case is ready for judgment if you can answer Yes to all of the following questions:

Has the summons and petition been served on Respondent?
Has a Proof of Service of Summons OR a Response been filed with the Court?
Has each party who is active in the case completed the financial disclosure process?
Has each party who wants to participate filed an Income and Expense Declaration within the last four months?
Have you and your spouse reached an agreement on all orders that will be included in your judgment, including
	division of property and debts, spousal support, and if you have children, a parenting plan and child support?
	(This is not a requirement if you are the petitioner and your spouse has not filed a response.)

If you are not ready for judgment, here’s how you can be:

If you have not filed a case yet, go to How to Start a Case - Marriage for information.
If your spouse has not been served, check the Divorce Roadmap or contact the Self Help Center for instructions.
If you have not completed your financial disclosure, attend the Financial Disclosure Workshop.
If you have not filed an Income and Expense Declaration, attend the Income and Expense Workshop.
If you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement, please check the Divorce Roadmap or contact the Self Help Center for other options.

Caution! If you or your spouse have retirement benefits that
 	were earned during the marriage, you must include these benefits in your Petition and/or
 	Response before you can participate.

If you are the Respondent, you and the Petitioner must participate together.


 	Roadmap to One Day Divorce

How Can I Sign Up?


 	First, check your monthly household income against this chart to
 	determine if you qualify for the program (if both spouses will
 	attend the clinic, you must both meet the income
 	guidelines):

Number of Household Members
Monthly Income Limit

1-2
$3,406.67

3
$4,303.34

4
$5,200.00

5
Order to Show Cause for Name Change (form NC-120) | California Courts | Self Help Guide
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What the papers tell me

Hearing date and location
 The date, time, and location are on item 2.
Your child's name may be changed on this date if you don't respond before the hearing.

The new name they want for your child
 Item 1 says what your child’s name is now, and what the other parent is asking to change it to.
Why do they want to change it?
The reason they want to change the name is listed on item 7(c) of the Name and Information about the Person Whose Name is to be Changed (form NC-110), which should be attached to Petition for Change of Name (form NC-100). If you didn't get a copy of these papers with the Order, you can ask the other parent for a copy (unless there's a restraining order). Or, you can get a copy from the court.

What to do if you want to respond
 If you don't agree
If you disagree, you must respond to the court in writing at least 2 court days before the hearing. A court day is a day the court is open (Monday through Friday, not including court holidays). Then, you can go to the hearing and the judge will hear from both sides. This site has step-by-step information on how to file a response.
If you don't respond by the deadline, the hearing may get canceled and the judge may sign the order changing your child’s name without you having a say. 
What if  I agree?  
You do not have to do anything. As long as your child’s other parent followed all the steps required, the judge will likely give (grant) the order changing name. If you want, you can file a written statement saying you agree. Then, the court may cancel the court date and agree to change your child's name. 

Where to get help

This website has information to walk you through the basic process. But you may need more help. If so, you can start with the court’s Self-Help Center.
Servicios de la corte de familia | Superior Court of California | County of Tulare
Si acude a la corte sin un plan de crianza para su hijo o sus hijos, en el estado de California es obligatorio que lo remitan a mediación y asesoría de recomendación para la custodia de los hijos para que tenga la oportunidad de resolver su disputa y eliminar la necesidad de una audiencia en la corte. Nuestros consejeros saben que los padres que se están divorciando o separados y sus hijos tienen necesidades apremiantes que tienen que ser satisfechas. La madre y el padre pueden sentirse enojados y hostiles, abandonados e inseguros sobre el futuro. Las responsabilidades de empezar una nueva vida y obtener ingresos suficientes pueden ser muy difíciles. El miedo de que los separen de sus hijos puede hacer que la situación sea aún más traumática.
Los niños también tienen necesidades especiales en este momento. Los niños piensan, "¿quién cuidará de mí?". Su estrés puede manifestarse de muchas maneras, incluido el aferrarse a uno de los padres o al otro; tener dificultades en la escuela o en las relaciones; tener problemas para dormir o comer; y dejar de hacer sus actividades habituales.
Trabajar en un plan de crianza cooperativo puede ayudar a minimizar este estrés para todos. También es importante mantener un contacto continuo y libre de conflictos, al igual que la paciencia, la comunicación abierta y dar tiempo para que las cosas funcionen.