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 |
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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 |
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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 |
