FL-306 is a California family court form used when a scheduled hearing on a Request for Order (FL-300)—including any Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders previously granted—needs to be postponed (continued). If the original hearing cannot move forward as planned, FL-306 allows a party to ask the court to reissue the previously filed Request for Order and extend any temporary orders so they remain enforceable until the new hearing date. Without this form, temporary orders may expire, leaving parties unprotected.

The form is commonly used when the hearing must be rescheduled due to service problems (such as the other party not being served in time), court calendar conflicts, illness, missing documents, or other good-cause reasons. Because California law requires that the other party be properly notified in advance of the hearing, a delay in service often makes reissuance necessary. FL-306 ensures that the original Request for Order remains valid and that the court can assign a new hearing date without requiring the party to start the process over.

If temporary emergency orders (requested with FL-305) were previously granted, FL-306 is especially important. Emergency orders typically last only until the hearing date. By requesting reissuance, a party can ask the judge to extend the temporary protections, such as custody restrictions, stay-away orders, safety measures, or financial controls. This prevents a dangerous or unstable situation from returning simply because of a procedural delay.

The form includes sections explaining why the hearing must be postponed, whether notice has been given to the other party, and what orders—if any—need to remain in effect until the new hearing. The court may approve or deny the request based on whether good cause exists. If approved, the judge signs the order portion of FL-306, officially reissuing the Request for Order and maintaining any temporary orders until the continued hearing.

In summary, FL-306 is an essential procedural tool that keeps family law matters moving forward when a hearing must be delayed. It preserves the validity of the original Request for Order, maintains temporary emergency protections, and ensures continuity of court orders. Properly completing and filing FL-306 helps parties avoid gaps in legal protection and prevents the need to restart the entire process.