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Family Law Forms for Jackson County
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Welcome to the Jackson County Circuit Court's Family Law Forms website. This website was created to assist "self-represented" litigants who choose to represent themselves without the assistance of an attorney. It is important for you to note, this service does not take the place of an attorney. Therefore, if you choose to proceed without the assistance of an attorney it is important for you to understand that you accept sole responsibility for completing the correct form, you will be accountable for any judgments of the court, and the Jackson County Circuit Court assumes no liability whatsoever for the documents, the content or format of the documents, whether or not you file the documents timely or in the right court, whether or not you have your documents served in the correct manner required by either case law, statute or court rule, or whether or not you understand or follow the correct case law, statute or court rule for anything related to your case, including any outcome and the court.
Please select the correct option that accurately represents your current situation:
Dissolution (Divorce) With Children:
Packet 1B - Filing for dissolution (divorce) with children - If you are the moving (first) party to file dissolution (divorce) and you have children, download and complete this packet of forms. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Packet 1D - Responding to a petition for dissolution (divorce) with children - If you are responding to a summons and petition (court case) for dissolution (divorce) and have children, print and complete this packet of forms. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Dissolution (Divorce) Without Children:
Packet 1C - Filing for dissolution (divorce) without children - If you are the moving (first) party to file dissolution (divorce) and you do NOT have children, print and complete this packet of forms. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Packet 1E - Responding to a petition for dissolution (divorce) Without Children - If you are responding to a summons and petition (court case) for dissolution (divorce) and you do NOT have children, print and complete this packet of forms. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Not Married and Seeking First Time Child Custody and Parenting (Visitation) Time:
Packet 3A - Filing for custody & parenting time - If you are unmarried and the moving (first) party to file for the first time custody, parenting time, and/or support for a child under 18 years old, print and complete this packet of forms. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Packet 3B - Responding to a petition for custody & parenting time - If you are unmarried and the responding to a summons and petition (court case) for custody and to establish for the first time custody, parenting time, and/or support for a child under 18 years old, print and complete this packet of forms. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Filing for a Temporary Order:
Packet 4 - Filing for a temporary order - If you wish to file a motion for a temporary order(s) to be effective until your case becomes final, print and complete these forms. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Packet 4A - Order for Temporary Custody - If you have reached an agreement or have been awarded temporary custody pending the outcome of your case, print and complete this form.
Packet 4B - Limited Judgment for Temporary Support - If you have reached an agreement or have been awarded temporary support pending the outcome of your case, print and complete this form.
Filing for Modification of a Judgment in a Closed Domestic Relations Case:
Packet 4C – Stipulation (Agreement) to Modify Judgment – If both parents agree to specific changes and want to modify their Judgment, they may use one of the forms below
Packet 5 - Filing to modify an existing judgment regarding any issue - If you wish to file a motion to modify a judgment as to any issue including custody, parenting time and/or child support, print and complete this packet of forms. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Packet 6 - Filing to modify an existing judgment regarding all issues except custody, parenting time or support - If you wish to file a motion to modify a judgment as to any issue except custody, parenting time and/or support, print and complete this packet.
Packet 7 - Supplemental Judgment Modifying Judgment – This form is used to modify an existing judgment after an Evidentiary Hearing has been held.
Co-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)
If both spouses want to file for dissolution (divorce) together and reach complete agreement regarding terms they request in the decree, one of the following packets may be appropriate. Filing together as co-petitioners eliminates certain formalities such as needing to arrange to have documents served on the other spouse.
Packet 9A - Co-Petition, With Children
Packet 9B - Co-Petition, Without Children
Optional Attachments and Forms:
Depending on the specific circumstances of your case you may choose to use one or more of these optional attachments or forms. Instructions may or may not be included; if included please read them carefully.
Attachments:
Additional History - UCCJEA Residence and/or Litigation History
Cash Medical Support; Health Care Coverage; Request for Child Support Services
Exception to Income Withholding of Child Support
Federal Benefits(s) Being Paid on Behalf of Child(ren)
Forms:
Affidavit of Mailing Following Substitute Service
Proof of Service by Certified Registered Express Mail
Request for Hearing regarding Statutory Restraining Order
Packet - Request for Status Quo Order PRE-JUDGMENT - You may use this packet to request an order keeping the child(ren)'s daily routine from changing until custody/parenting time is established. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Packet - Request for Status Quo Order POST-JUDGMENT - You may use this packet to request an order keeping the child(ren)'s daily routine from changing after a judgment establishing custody/parenting time has been entered. A motion to modify custody/parenting time must be filed with or prior to the filing of this packet. PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.