Case Caption

1st - What is the Case Caption?

• This is the information found in the boxes on the first page of every form.

2nd - What court box do I Check?

• If you are filing a new case, you may check the "County Court" box. 
• If you are filing into an existing family matters case, check the "District Court" box.

3rd - What is the Court's Address?

• If you a filing into an existing case, use the same court address as before.
• If this is a new case, you may file the case in either the county where:
  • You live, or
  • The events took place, or 
  • The restrained party lives. 
• Here is a list of the courts by county and their addresses.

4th - Who is the Petitioner?

• The Petitioner is the person(s) needing to be protected. 
• Enter your name in the blank.

5th - Who is the Respondent?

• The Respondent is the person(s) you want to be restrained. 
• Enter their name in the blank.

6th - What information goes into the "Attorney or Party Without Attorney" box?

• Enter the name of the person who filled out the form.
• Only enter your the address in this section if you are ok with the restrained party having this information.

7th - What Case Number Do I Use?

• If this is a new case, leave this section blank. You will be assigned a case number and courtroom when you file.
• If you are filing into a family matter case, enter that case number and the assigned courtroom.

8th - Do I check the box in front of Complaint or Motion in the title?

• If you are filing into an existing family matters case, check the "Motion" box.
• If this is a new case, check the "Complaint" box.