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ATTENTION:

Effective March 2, 2026, the Superior Court of Santa Barbara welcomed Angela Braun as the new Court Executive Officer. Local forms have been updated to reflect this change. Please use the latest versions available on our website. Prior versions will continue to be accepted during this transition period.

Notice:

The court is aware of fraudulent messages and scams being sent to the public. For more information please click here.

Establishing Parentage

For unmarried parents, the court will decide who is or is not the parent of the child.  Once parentage is determined, then the court can make orders regarding custody, visitation, and child support.

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