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Step 3 - Respond

 

Your Response

 

You will learn:          

 

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

 

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1.  Forms

 

All Forms

 

All Court Forms

 

Your Response

 

1.  Response to Motion - JDF 1315
  • PDF   |   WORD
  • Your response to the Motion and Affidavit for grandparent visitation
  • You will need one response for each

 

 

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Learn More  –  Filling Out Forms

 

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2.  Terms

 

Petitioner

 

The person who started the original case.

 

Respondent

 

The person who responded after the case was first filed.

 

Intervenor

 

A person who enters into a court case that already exists

 

 

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3.  File

 

File Where?

 

File in the District Court. 

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

 

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File What?

 

Response to Motion - JDF 1315

 

What do I Pay?

 

To respond to the motion and affidavit
  • There is no filing fee to file a response

 

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

 

How do I File?

 

By Mail
  • Mail your Response to the District Court

 

At the Courthouse
  • Go in person to file. 
  • Check your Court for local hours.

 

By E-Filing
  • Set up an account.
  • Only available in some counties.
  • You cannot waive fees if filing electronically.

 

 

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4.  Give a Copy

 

You must give the paperwork on the other people in the case, by:

  • Mail,
  • Hand-delivery, or
  • E-Service. 
    • Only done if the paperwork was submitted by E-Filing

 

Complete the Certificate of Service at the bottom of the Response form.

This lets the court know how you gave the copies.

 

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Next Steps

 

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