Form FL-311 PDF Details

Item 2 requests custody of the minor children, and item 3 requests that the court order visitation (parenting time).

Best interests: when making any orders about physical and legal custody and visitation (parenting time), the court must consider the best interests of the child.

Abuse allegations: if there are allegations of a history of abuse or substance abuse in this case, you must complete item 5.

Supervised visitation: if you check supervised visitation in item 3, you must complete item 6.

Mediation: parents with a family court case who do not agree about child custody or visitation are required to attend mediation to try to develop a parenting plan.

Holidays: unless specifically ordered, a child's holiday schedule order has priority over the regular parenting time.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameForm FL-311
Form Length5 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields392
Avg. time to fill out60+ min
EditionRev January 1, 2026
Issuing agencyJudicial Council of California
Matches the agency's fileYes, checked October 2, 2026
Other namesFL-311, FL311, Form FL-311, Child Custody and Visitation (Parenting Time) Application Attachment
Official sourceForm FL-311 (Rev January 1, 2026), Judicial Council of California

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