SDSC D-236 (Rev. 1/10) PLEADING ON JOINDER 226 Fam. Code 247 3041 REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CUSTODY TO CLAIMANT(S) Page 1 of 2 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): TELEPHONE NO.: FAX NO.(Optional): E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): ATTORNEY FOR (Name): FOR COURT USE ONLY SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CENTRAL DIVISION, CENTRAL COURTHOUSE, 1100 UNION ST., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 CENTRAL DIVISION, FAMILY COURT, 1555 6TH AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 CENTRAL DIVISION, MADGE BRADLEY, 1409 4TH AVE., SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 EAST COUNTY DIVISION, 250 E. MAIN ST., EL CAJON, CA 92020 NORTH COUNTY DIVISION, 325 S. MELROSE DR., SUITE 1100, VISTA, CA 92081 SOUTH COUNTY DIVISION, 500 3RD AVE., CHULA VISTA, CA 91910 PETITIONER(S) RESPONDENT(S) PLEADING ON JOINDER 226 REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CUSTODY TO CLAIMANT(S) CASE NUMBER Claimant(s) allege(s) the following to be true: 1. This action concerns the custody of the minor(s) whose name(s) and date(s) of birth are: 2. The name(s) of the claimant(s) in this action are: 3. The relationship of claimant(s) to the minor 4. The petitioner is the mother father of the minor(s). 5. The respondent is the mother father of the minor(s). 6. The person(s) with whom the minor(s) is/are living on the date of this petition is/are: 8. A petition has previously been filed in the San Diego County Superior Court, Probate Division, Case Number , requesting that claimant(s) be appointed as guardian(s) of the person of the minor(s). Said petition has been taken off calendar in order for claimant(s) to seek joinder, and an award of custody in this proceeding, in accordance with the San Diego Protocol for Guardianships in the Juvenile, Family, and Probate Courts. 9. The following persons have given written consent to the appointment of claimant(s) as guardian(s) of the minor(s), and/or have waived notice in the guardianship proceeding: 10. It would be detrimental, as defined in Fam. Code 247 3041(c), to the minor(s) to be placed with, or to remain in the custody of, either parent(s) who has not consented. 11. It is necessary or convenient, and in the best interests of the minor(s) that claimant(s) be awarded custody 12. An Indian Child Inquiry Attachment (JC Form #ICWA-010(A)) is attached for each child named in paragraph one. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com SDSC D-236 (Rev. 1/10) PLEADING ON JOINDER 226 Fam. Code 247 3041 REQUEST FOR AWARD OF CUSTODY TO CLAIMANT(S) Page 1 of 2 Claimant(s) request the following: 1. The court take judicial notice of the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor, filed in Case Number , and all consents, waivers, notices, declarations, and other pleadings filed therein. 2. The court deem the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor the first paper filed in this case on behalf of claimant(s) and waive the first appearance fee on the joinder of claimant(s). 3. The court waive any further investigation fees on the part of claimant(s), who have already paid an investigation fee to: Family Court Services Health and Human Services Agency in connection with the Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor. 4. The court grant custody of the minor(s) to claimant(s). 5. The court grant such other and further relief as may appear proper at the time of the hearing. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the above information is true and correct. Date: Print name Signature S HORT TITLE: CASE NUMBER American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com