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Type
of Case you might need to file
(Click the Type for more
information, Court Forms, and Procedure)
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Why
you would file this type of case |
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Uncontested
Divorce |
Both
parties agree to everything.
Both parties need to sign ALL the
papers and your case will be heard
promptly. |
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Contested
Divorce |
Both
parties do not agree on all matters or the other party
just doesn't want a divorce |
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Separate
Support |
If
you don't want a divorce, however you need support
for yourself and your children |
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Paternity |
If
you want child support, custody or visitation
for a child, and you were never
married to the other parent AND
Paternity is not established |
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Child
Custody, Support or Visitation |
If
you are not married to the other parent
and would like the court to determine
custody, support or visitation.
AND Paternity has been established |
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Guardianship
of a Minor Child |
If
a child is living with you, and you
are not the parent, and you are caring
for this child/children, then you will
need to file a Guardianship |
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Adoption |
If
you want to legally adopt a child
or adult |
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Change
of Name |
If
you wish to change either your
name or the name of a child
living with you |
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Guardianship
of an Incapacitated Person |
If
a person has a Mental
Illness, Mental
Retardation or is
physically incapacitated
because of illness. |
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Voluntary
Administration |
If a
person dies with or
without a will, - owning
personal property having a
value of not more than $25,000
(not counting the value of a
motor vehicle) in his or her
own name. |
Conservatorship |
If
someone is needed to manage
the property of a minor or
incapacitated person a
conservator must be
appointed. |
Modification |
If
you wish to change a
Judgment, and
circumstances have changed
since that Judgment
entered. |
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Contempt
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If
a party has been ordered
by the Court to do
something, and they refuse
to obey the Court Order or
Judgment. |