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Filing a Motion
You will learn:
1. Which forms to file.
2. How to file.
3. How to give notice.
1. Forms
- All Forms
- Just Your Request
1. Motion(s) to Modify
- Parenting Time - JDF 1406: PDF | WORD
- Decision Making - JDF 1415: PDF | WORD
- Child Support - JDF 1403: PDF Fillable | WORD
2. Affidavit - JDF 1416
3. Parenting Plan - JDF 1113
- PDF FIllable | WORD
- Tells the court what you want the new parenting plan to be.
4. Order(s) - Just fill out the Case Caption
- Parenting Time - JDF 1424: PDF Fillable | WORD
- Decision Making - JDF 1417: PDF | WORD
- Child Support - JDF 1405: PDF | WORD
5. Fee Waiver Request - JDF 205 & 206 (Optional)
- Joint Request
1. Stipulation(s) to Modify
- Parenting Time - JDF 1423: PDF | WORD
- Decision Making - JDF 1415: PDF | WORD
- Child Support - JDF 1404: PDF | WORD
2. Affidavit - JDF 1416
3. Parenting Plan - JDF 1113
- PDF FIllable | WORD
- Tells the court what you want the new parenting plan to be.
4. Order(s) - Just fill out the Case Caption
- Parenting Time - JDF 1424: PDF Fillable | WORD
- Decision Making - JDF 1417: PDF | WORD
- Child Support - JDF 1405: PDF | WORD
5. Fee Waiver Request - JDF 205 & 206 (Optional)
2. Terms
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Petitioner
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The parent who started the case.
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Respondent
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The parent who responded after the case was first filed.
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Filing Jointly
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The parents agree to the changes together. This can save time and money for all.
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Serve/Service
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The term for giving a copy of your paperwork to the other parent.
3. File the Paperwork
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File Where?
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File into the same case that issued the Parenting Plan.
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What do I Pay?
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To Reopen the Case
- $105. Or,
- File a Motion to Waive Fees - JDF 205. Also file - JDF 206.
- Note - Fees cannot be waived if E-Filing.
Efiling Fees
For electronic filings only.
- $12 for each submission.
- $7.50+ Service Fee.
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How do I File?
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By Mail
- Pay by check.
At the Courthouse
- Pay with cash, check, or card.
- Check your Court for card types accepted.
By E-Filing
- Set up an account.
- Only available in some counties.
- Pay by card.
- You cannot waive fees if filing electronically.
4. Give a Copy
Skip this step if you are filing jointly.
You must send a copy of the paperwork to the other parent. By
- Mail,
- Hand-delivery, or,
- E-Service.
- Only done if the paperwork was submitted by e-filing.