Child Custody Papers

There are several factors to think about with filing child custody papers or child custody forms. It is possible to file child custody papers yourself (in pro per) or you might want to retain a family lawyer to fully handle your case and file the child custody paperwork on your behalf. There may be local rules and procedures for filing child custody papers you must adhere to including temporary custody papers. In the event that you decide to represent yourself you will end up taking on the responsibility of understanding the procedures and timeframes related to your child custody papers and court appearances.

Child custody papers and forms can easily be obtained at your local family court and many times can be downloaded from the community family court website. Some courthouses provide assistance as well as services to help you complete the papers and forms and file them. Child custody papers can usually be filed in person or via mail. In some places, there are fax filing agencies which are approved by the court in the event that you are unable to appear and need to submit your papers via fax. Generally, the court won’t set hearings over the phone. Child custody documents submitted through the mail are frequently assigned a hearing date based on the statute requirements.

Usually, there are costs associated with filing child custody papers. For family law filing fees and other court associated fees you will need to check with your local family court. If you’re unable to pay the filing fees and costs, your local court might give a fee waiver mechanism in which you’ll want to ask the court to permit you to proceed with filing your custody papers without having to pay the court fees and costs.

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Whether you choose to file temporary custody papers or sole custody papers by yourself or hire a child custody lawyer to do it for you, you would be smart to consult a family lawyer to find out where you stand legally on your child custody case and what your legal options are. Furthermore, a family law attorney can help you understand the local requirements and procedures, local custody forms, timelines, and right approach for filing your child custody paperwork.