Family Court Filing Requirements
Matter | Number of Copies for Filing |
Adoption | Original + 1 copy |
Child Support (non DCSE) Modification Revocation |
Original + 1 copy Original + 1 copy Original + 1 copy |
Custody Modification |
Original + 1 copy for EACH Respondent Original + 1 copy for EACH Respondent |
Dependency
Neglect/Custody |
Original + 1 copy for EACH Respondent |
Divorce There is an additional filing fee for each of the below pursuant to divorce: Property Division Alimony Child Support Custody Visitation Separation Agreement |
Original + 1 copy |
Expungement of Criminal Record | Original + 1 copy |
Guardianship | Original + 1 copy for EACH Respondent |
Permanent Guardianship | Original + 1 copy for EACH Respondent |
Motions
ALL Other Motions |
You must personally send a copy to EACH litigant BEFORE filing original OR File original + 1 copy for EACH litigant AND file a different stamped envelope addressed to EACH litigant and Court will mail for you. |
Protection From Abuse Contempt Modification |
Original Original Orginal |
Visitation | Original + 1 copy for EACH Respondent |
Termination of Parental Rights | Original + 2 copies |
Other Civil Petitions | Original +1 copy for EACH Respondent |
Answers |
You must personally send a copy to the Petitioner and EACH Respondent BEFORE filing original OR File Original + 1 copy for EACH litigant AND file a different stamped envelope addressed to EACH litigant and Court will mail for you. |
Review DeNovo | Original + 1 copy for EACH litigant in the case |
Review of Commissioner's Order | Original + 1 copy for EACH litigant in the case |
Appeals - Supreme Court | Original +1 copy for EACH litigant in the case |
Appeals - Administrative Orders | Original + 1 copy for EVERY litigant in the case |