PETITIONER:
RESPONDENT:

CASE NUMBER:

FL-235

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS RE: DETERMINATION OF PARENTAL RELATIONSHIP

RIGHT TO BE REPRESENTED BY A LAWYER. I understand that I have the right to be represented by a lawyer of my 
own choice at my own expense. If I cannot afford a lawyer, I can contact the Lawyer Referral Association of the local 
bar association or the Family Law Facilitator for assistance.

RIGHT TO A TRIAL. I understand that I have a right to have a judge determine whether I am the parent of the children 
named in this action.

RIGHT TO CONFRONT AND CROSS-EXAMINE WITNESSES. I understand that in a trial I have the right to confront 
and cross-examine the witnesses against me and to present evidence and witnesses in my own defense.

RIGHT TO HAVE GENETIC TESTING. I understand that, where the law permits, I have the right to have the court 
order genetic testing. The court will decide who pays for the tests. The court could order that I pay none, some, or all of 
the costs of the tests.

5. OBLIGATIONS. I understand that if I admit that I am the parent of the children in this action that those children will be 

my children for legal purposes.

WAIVER.  I understand that I am admitting that I am the parent of the children named in the stipulation and am giving 
up the rights stated above (except the right to an attorney if I have an attorney).

CHILD SUPPORT.  I understand that I will have the duty to contribute to the support of the children named in this 
action and that this duty of support will continue for each child until the obligation is terminated by law.

CRIMINAL NON-SUPPORT. I understand that if I willfully fail to support the children, criminal proceedings may be 
initiated against me.

UNDERSTANDING.
a.

I have read and understand the Judgment (Uniform Parentage 
Custody and Support) (form FL-250) and this Advisement and 
Waiver of Rights.

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b.

I understand the translation.

IF I AM REPRESENTED BY AN 
ATTORNEY,  I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MY 
ATTORNEY HAS READ AND EXPLAINED  
TO ME THE CONTENTS OF THE 
STIPULATION, RECITALS, AND WAIVERS, 
AND I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I 
UNDERSTAND THEM.

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

(SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT)

1.

The 
Support) (form FL-250) and this Advisement and Waiver of Rights because:

Respondent

Petitioner

is unable to read or understand the Judgment (Uniform Parentage—Custody and 

INTERPRETER'S DECLARATION

a. 
b. 

the primary language of the party is (specify):
Other (specify):

2.

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I have, to the best of my ability, read or translated for 
Petitioner
the 
 understood the Judgment (Uniform Parentage—
Advisement and Waiver of Rights. 
Custody and Support) (form FL-250) and this Advisement and Waiver of Rights before signing them, as stated in Item 9 above.

the Judgment (Uniform Parentage—Custody and Support) (form FL-250) and this 

Respondent

Respondent

Petitioner

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Date:

Date:

(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)

(SIGNATURE OF INTERPRETER)

Form Approved for Optional Use 
Judicial Council of California 
FL-235 [Rev. January 1, 2020]

ADVISEMENT AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS RE: 
DETERMINATION OF PARENTAL RELATIONSHIP 
(Uniform Parentage)

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Family Code, § 7600 et seq. 
www.courts.ca.gov.