Private
Public
Hearing Prep
You will learn:
1. Other forms needed.
2. What happens next.
3. Prepare for a hearing.


1. Forms
- All Forms
- Additional Forms
If you only filed the Motion to Intervene you may need these additional forms:
1. Pleading Affidavit for Grandparent Visitation - JDF 1701
- PDF | WORD
- Tell the court why visitation is best for the child.
- List the facts that support your request.
- Give information about what visits you are asking for, including:
- days
- times
- transportation
- anything else specific
2. Order for Grandparent Visitation - JDF 1702
3. Motion for Change of Venue - JDF 1323
- PDF | WORD
- Ask the court to change the location of the court case.
- In this case, it should be the county where the child lives.
4. Order for Change of Venue - JDF 1324


2. Terms
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Discovery
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- Parties exchange information with each other.
- You use this information to present your case to the Judge.
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Parties
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A term referring to all the people involved in the case.
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Change of Venue
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Change location of court case.

3. Court Review
- The Court will review the Motion to Intervene.
- The Court will review the Motion for Change of Venue.
- The Court will make an Order.
- A hearing is not required for the court to make a decision.
- If you need a hearing, check with your court about how to get a hearing.
Next, the Court will review the Affidavit for Grandparent Visitation
