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Step 2 - File

 

Filing a Motion

 

You will learn:          

 

             1.  Which forms to file.
             2.  How to file.
             3.  How to give notice.

 

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1.  Forms

 

All Forms

 

 

Your Request

 

1. Motion Concerning Parenting Time Disputes - JDF 1418
  • PDF   |   WORD
  • Explain how the other parent is not following the order.
  • Ask the Court for what you want to happen.

 

2.  Order re: Parenting Time- JDF 1419
  • PDF   |   WORD
  • Only complete the caption box at the top.
  • The Court will fill out the rest.

 

3.  Instructions - JDF 1418I
  • PDF   
  • Gives more information.

 

 

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Learn More  –  Filling Out Forms

 

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2.  Terms

 

Petitioner

 

The parent who started the case.

 

Respondent

 

The parent who responded after the case was first filed.

 

Serve/Service

 

The term for giving a copy of your paperwork to the other parent.

 

Sanctions

A penalty or punishment the Court can give to someone who violates an order.

 

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3.  File the Paperwork

 

File Where?

 

File into the same case that issued the Parenting Plan.

 

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What do I Pay?

 

To Reopen the Case
  • There is no filing fee for this motion.

 

Efiling Fees

For electronic filings only.

  • $12 for each submission.
  • $7.50+ Service Fee.

 

How do I File?

 

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.

 

 

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4.  Give a Copy

 

You must give 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.

 

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Next Steps

 

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