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Public
Filing a Motion
You will learn:
1. Which forms to file.
2. How to file.
3. How to give notice.
2. Terms
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Petitioner
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The parent who started the case.
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Respondent
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The parent who responded after the case was first filed.
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Serve/Service
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The term for giving a copy of your paperwork to the other parent.
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Sanctions
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A penalty or punishment the Court can give to someone who violates an order.
3. File the Paperwork
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File Where?
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File into the same case that issued the Parenting Plan.
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What do I Pay?
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To Reopen the Case
- There is no filing fee for this motion.
Efiling Fees
For electronic filings only.
- $12 for each submission.
- $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 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 give a copy of the paperwork to the other parent. By:
- Mail,
- Hand-delivery, or,
- E-Service.
- Only done if the paperwork was submitted by e-filing.