Why de Facto?
–> Upon a sufficient showing the court may recognize the child’s present or previous custodians as de facto parents and grant standing to participate as parties in disposition hearings and any hearing thereafter at which the status of the dependent child is at issue. In order to apply for de Facto status, you must complete and file FOUR separate court forms. • JV 295 de Facto Parent Request Form • JV 296 de Facto Parent Statement Form • JV 297 de Facto Parent Order • JV 510 Proof of Service Form These forms and supporting documentation can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. How Do You Qualify? A de Facto parent is a person who is the current or recent caretaker of a child, and who has assumed the role of a parent to a child, fulfilling the childs physical and psychological need for care and affection on a daily basis. Relevant factors include: • Whether the child has psychologically bonded with the applicant • Whether the applicant has acted as a parent on a day to day basis fo
