Notice of Intent to File Writ Petition and Request for Record (fillable PDF - link goes to California Courts Website)
Petition for Extraordinary Writ (fillable PDF - link goes to California Courts Website)
Filing a Rule 8.450 (formerly 38) Writ Petition in three easy steps
Sample Motion to Augment - Rule 8.450 (formerly Rule 38) Writ Petition (all case specific information replaced with *)
Sample Memorandum of Points and Authorities
Sample Arguments Note: we are in the process of gathering additional arguments and will post them here as they become available.
Reasonable Services Finding Is Not Supported by Substantial Evidence
Right to Contested Hearing and Express Waiver
Section 388 Changing Circumstances
Section 388 Denial Where Services Inadequate
Summary Denial of Section 388 Petition
Parentage -- basic
Parentage -- biological relationship
Parentage -- lack of substantial evidence
Parentage -- weighing competing interests
Minor's counsel -- conflict of interest
Return of minor -- lack of detriment
Standing -- grandparents