California Sb 11290 Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Updated: Nov 3, 2026

The California SB 11290 form is a legal document used to request grandparent visitation rights through the Superior Courts of California, specifically in the County of San Bernardino. It outlines the process for a grandparent, either maternal or paternal, to petition for the right to visit their grandchild(ren) under certain circumstances, factoring in the child's best interests and the family's situation. To navigate this process smoothly and ensure your rights are protected, consider filling out the form by clicking the button below.

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California Sb 11290 Form PDF Details

In the ever-evolving landscape of California family law, the SB 11290 form represents a significant avenue for grandparents seeking visitation rights with their grandchildren. This form, utilized within the Superior Courts of California, specifically in the County of San Bernardino, enables a party—without the need for attorney representation—to petition for grandparent visitation rights under certain conditions. This demand arises amidst various familial situations, such as parents not being married or already divorced, parents living separately on a permanent basis, or even more dire circumstances where one parent is absent, incarcerated, or the children are not residing with either parent. At the heart of the SB 11290 lies the petitioner's relationship with the grandchildren, where the form requires a thorough explanation of the preexisting bond and its significance to the child's best interests. The form also prompts the petitioner to propose a potential visitation schedule, thus providing a structured approach to rekindling familial connections. Further complexity is added as the form mandates that petitions include a declaration under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act if no family law case currently exists, signaling a broader legal process. Ultimately, this form embodies the intricate balance between upholding the parents' rights and recognizing the beneficial impact of grandparent-grandchild relationships, a testament to California's nuanced approach to family law dynamics.

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How to Fill Out Form SB-11290

Form SB-11290 at a glance

What it is: Form SB-11290 is the Petition for Grandparent Visitation of the Superior Courts of California, County of San Bernardino.

Who signs: Each petitioner enters the Date and TYPE OR PRINT NAME and signs on SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER. SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER(S) is the line for the attorney for the petitioner(s).

A filled-in Form SB-11290 example: a grandmother petitions for visitation

Form SB-11290 example filled out, example: a grandmother petitions for visitation — Rosa Sample, a maternal grandmother, files the petition for her granddaughter Lily. Lily lives with her mother, Mary Sample, in San Bernardino County; her father is James Sample, and her parents are not married to each other. A custody case is pending and has no judgment, so the Declaration box stays empty. The picture shows one child and the date and printed name above the signature line; none of its entries is real.

How to fill out Form SB-11290, box by box

Party without attorney, court and case number

Party without attorney or party: enter State bar number, Name, Firm name, Street address, City, State, Zip code, Telephone no., Fax no., E-mail address and Attorney for (name).

Superior Courts of California, County of San Bernardino: enter the Street address, Mailing address, City and zip code and Branch name, then Petitioner, Respondent, Other parent/party and the Case number.

1. Petitioner is the Maternal or Paternal grandmother or grandfather of the minor child(ren)

Mark Maternal or Paternal and grandmother or grandfather of the minor child(ren) listed.

For each child, enter the Name of child, Date of birth, Person child lives with/County of residence and Other parent's name.

Mark Additional children named on "Attachment, No. 1" (or form).

2. An action is currently pending

An action is currently pending in (County) and (State) involving child custody and visitation in case number.

Mark No judgment has been entered; or mark A judgment was entered on (date).

3. Petitioner is bringing this petition forth because

Petitioner is bringing this petition forth because (mark all that apply): a. The parents are not married to each other or in a registered domestic partnership, or The parents of the child(ren) are divorced.

b. The parents are married to each other and one or more of the following exist: The parents are currently involved in a divorce proceeding in County. The parents are currently living separately and apart on a permanent or indefinite basis. One of the parents has been absent for more than one month without the other parent knowing the whereabouts of the absent parent. One of the parents joins in this petition with the grandparent(s) as shown by the signature of the parent. The child(ren) are not residing with either parent. The child(ren) have been adopted by a stepparent. One of the parents of the child(ren) is incarcerated or involuntarily institutionalized.

4. Preexisting relationship and bond, 5. Proposed visitation schedule and 6. Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

Form SB-11290 example filled out, 4. Preexisting relationship and bond, 5. Proposed visitation schedule and 6. Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act

4. There is a preexisting relationship and bond between the child(ren) and grandparent(s). Explain the reason why grandparent visitation is in the best interest of each child, or mark See "Attachment, No. 4" (or form). 5. Describe the proposed visitation schedule, or mark See "Attachment, No. 5" (or form). 6. Mark A completed Declaration Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (FL-105) form is submitted as there is no existing family law case. This petition shall start a new matter.

7. Reasonable visitation, Request for Order and the declaration under penalty of perjury

7. Petitioner requests that the Court grant reasonable visitation with the child(ren) and such other relief as the Court deems appropriate pursuant to Family Code sections 3100 through 3104. Mark A Request for Order (FL-300 form) is concurrently filed with this petition in order to request a hearing date. (Note: A Request for Order cannot be filed until after a party has been joined to the case) "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing and all attachments are true and correct."

Signatures of the petitioner

Each petitioner enters the Date and TYPE OR PRINT NAME and signs on SIGNATURE OF PETITIONER.

SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER(S) is the line for the attorney for the petitioner(s).

More rules for Form SB-11290

The Court shall balance the interests of the child in having grandparent visits against the rights of the parents. A rebuttable presumption against best interests/visitation is created: 1. If the parents agree that visitation is not in the best interests of the child(ren), or 2. If the parent awarded sole legal and physical custody (or with whom the child resides if no custody order) objects.

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Serving the petition

Personal service is required unless this petition is filed in an existing case. If filed in an existing case, service is completed by certified mail, return receipt to the last known address of parents, stepparent or person with physical custody of the child(ren). (See Family Code sections 3103(c) and 3104(c).)

Sources

[1] Form SB-11290 (Revised August 2020), Petition for Grandparent Visitation, Superior Courts of California, County of San Bernardino (the Official source link on this page).