Step 3 - Respond
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Your Response
You will learn:
1. Which forms to file.
2. The terms.
3. How to file.
 
 
1. Forms
- All Forms
- Individual Forms
- 1. Response - JDF 1315
 
 
2. Terms
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	Petitioner
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	The parent who first started the case. 
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	Respondent
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	The parent who responded after the case was filed. 
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	Motion for Clerk of Court to Transfer Title
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	The formal name for the document that reopens the case. 
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	Serve/Service
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	The term for giving a copy of your paperwork to the other parent. 
 
3. File
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	File Where?
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	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?
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	Required- Response - JDF 1315
 
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	What do I Pay?
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	- No filing fee to file the Response
 Per-Filing Fee- For electronic filings only.
- $12 Convenience Fee.
- $7.50+ Service Fee.
 
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	How do I File?
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	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.
 
 
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
 
 
