Mandatory Findings For Child Custody And Visitation (Parenting Time) Orders {FL-351}

FL-351 - MANDATORY FINDINGS FOR CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION (PARENTING TIME) ORDERS. This form is used by the court to document required written findings when issuing certain child custody or visitation orders. This form is typically completed by the judicial officer when custody or visitation is granted despite allegations of abuse, substance abuse, or recent domestic violence, or when in-person visitation is ordered while a parent resides in a confidential location due to safety concerns. FL-351 records the court’s reasoning, statutory findings, and consideration of required Family Code factors, including child safety, compliance with protective orders, and completion of court-ordered programs. Judicial Council of California; Optional Form. Fam. Code, §§ 3011, 3020, 3022, 3025, 3040–3044, 3048, 3100, 6340, 7604. www.FormsWorkflow.com