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Step 3 - Respond

 

Your Response

 

You will learn:          

 

             1.  Which forms to file.
             2.  The terms.
             3.  How to file.

 

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1.  Forms

 

All Forms

 

 

Individual Forms

 

1.  Response - JDF 1315
  • PDF  |   WORD
  • Your response to the Motion

 

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Learn More  –  Filling Out Forms

 

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2.  Terms

 

Petitioner

 

The parent who first started the case.

 

Respondent

 

The parent who responded after the case was filed.

 

Motion Concerning Parenting Time Disputes

 

The document that reopens the case.  The party tells the Judge how the other party is not following the order.

 

Serve/Service

 

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

 

 

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3.  File

 

File Where?

 

File in your District Court case. 

  • The address for your District Court should be on the top left of the forms you got. 

 

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File What?

 

Required

 

 

What do I Pay?

 

  • No filing fee to file the Response

 

Per-Filing Fee
  • For electronic filings only.
  • $12 Convenience Fee.
  • $7.50+ Service Fee.

 

How do I File?

 

By Mail
  • Pay by check.

 

At the Courthouse
  • Pay with cash, check, or card. 
  • Check with 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 serve the paperwork on 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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