Child details
Full legal name, date of birth, gender, school, primary residence, and special medical or educational needs that affect custody or visitation planning.
The Information Sheet speeds case intake by consolidating facts the court requires for scheduling, safety determinations, and service. It supports clearer temporary orders and helps identify issues such as potential domestic violence or emergency medical needs for the child.
The sheet is typically completed by a parent, guardian, or attorney when filing or responding to a family law custody petition; court clerks and judges use it at intake and pretrial stages.
Accurate completion reduces delays, helps courts identify safety screening needs, and can influence initial temporary custody or supervision conditions.
Full legal name, date of birth, gender, school, primary residence, and special medical or educational needs that affect custody or visitation planning.
Names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, relationship to child, and current custodial arrangement or living situation.
Active and prior case numbers, restraining orders, dependency matters, and any relevant case outcomes or enforcement actions.
Allegations of domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, or criminal history that influence supervised visitation or expedited hearings.
Designated addresses for legal service, whether alternative service is requested, and any protection orders limiting contact.
Declaration by the filer attesting to truthfulness, signature and date, and any required notarization or verification statements.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required fields | Make name, DOB, and contact fields mandatory |
| Conditional fields | Show safety questions when allegations checked |
| Attachment rules | Require PDF upload for prior orders |
| Signer order | Set filer to sign then attorney if present |
Electronic completion and e-signature reduce in-person steps but must meet legal and court rules for custody filings.
Ensure the platform you use supports required audit trails, retention, and any county e-filing or court portal compatibility.
File at case start; county sets first hearing date
Serve opposing party according to local rules before hearing
Respond within time set by summons or local rule
Courts may hear ex parte petitions for immediate relief
Keep copies until case final and retention period met
Initiate the case and submit the custody information sheet to court.
Serve other parties and receive any formal responses or objections.
Court reviews safety issues and may set temporary custody or visitation.
Case resolves by agreement, mediation, or contested hearing.
A parent files an initial custody petition and completes the sheet with current addresses and an active temporary restraining order
A separated parent provides the sheet to document primary residence and emergency contact information
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |