1.  What Happens Next

• The Judge will review all the documents. 
• Then, the Judge will order either:

Order Entered

• The Judge will issue a final Order based on paperwork filed.
• If the Judge orders the Clerk to transfer title, then the Clerk will sign the title.
• Can happen whether or not a Response is filed.

Hearing Ordered

• The Judge sets a hearing date.
• Can only happen if a Response is filed.
• Both parents have a chance to show up and give information to the Judge.

Contempt Citation

• Judge may enter a contempt against the party who refused to sign.

2.  Forms

All Forms

 

• Court's Forms Page

 

Forms List

You may need some, all or none of these forms. Read your Court Order or contact your Court to check.

1.  Witness List - JDF 71

• Sample   |   PDF Fillable   |   WORD
• Let everyone know who you plan to call as witnesses.

2. Exhibit List - JDF 72

• Sample   |   PDF Fillable   |   WORD
• Let everyone know which documents you plan to submit.

3.  Terms

Clerk of Court

 

A term referring to the person at Court who can sign the title.

 

File & Serve

 

A phrase meaning you file the document with the court and give a copy to the other party.

 

Post-Decree

 

A term used for cases like this where the case is reopened to consider a issue with the case.

 

Contempt Citation / Sanctions

A penalty or punishment the Court can give to someone who violates an order.

4.  Court Order

• A Judge can make a post-decree Order based on paperwork filed.
• A Judge can impose a penalty or punishment on the person who violated the order. This is called a contempt citation or sanction.
• The Judge orders the Clerk of Court to sign the title.
• The Clerk of Court will sign the title.
• The Clerk's signature is equal to the other party's signature.

What do I do next?

Read the Order

 

• Be sure to read the whole Order.
• Make sure you understand the Order.
  • If you don't understand, contact the Family Court Facilitator or Self Help Center at the Court in your county. 
  • You can click here to find Family Court Facilitators and here for Self Help Centers.

 

Do what the Order says

 

• Do the things the Judge tell you to.