You must have Adobe Reader (or above) to open and use most of the forms. "Pdf fillable" forms can be saved to your computer and then you can type in them. "Pdf" forms cannot be completed on your computer, but you can print and complete by hand.
For information about how to fill out and file court forms, please read Basics of Court Forms.
Custody/Paternity Complaints
Visit How to File for Custody or Paternity to learn more about the legal process.
ALL of the following forms are required to file a Complaint for Custody/Paternity:
Family Cover Sheet (pdf fillable)
Summons (pdf fillable) Summons (pdf)
Custody/Paternity Complaint (pdf fillable) Custody/Paternity Complaint (pdf)
Answers & Counterclaims
Visit How to Respond to a Custody/Paternity Case to learn more about the legal process.
Custody/Paternity Answer & Counterclaim (pdf fillable)
Custody/Paternity Answer & Counterclaim (pdf)
Reply to Counterclaim
Reply to Counterclaim (pdf fillable)
Custody/Paternity Decrees
Visit How to Get the Final Custody Decree to learn more about the legal process.
Decree of Custody (pdf fillable) Decree of Custody (pdf)
Paternity Order (pdf fillable) Paternity Order (pdf)
OTHER DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO GET A CUSTODY DECREE WITHOUT A HEARING:
Request for Submission (pdf fillable)
Custody Joint Petition
Visit How to File for Custody Together to learn about the legal process.
Joint Petition for Custody (pdf fillable)
Joint Petition Decree of Custody (pdf fillable)
Miscellaneous Forms
Affidavit of Service (pdf fillable)
Alternate Service Forms:
Ex Parte Motion for Alternate Service (pdf fillable)
Ex Parte Motion for Alternate Service (pdf)
Order for Alternate Service (pdf fillable)
Order for Alternate Service (pdf)
Proof of Alternate Service (pdf fillable)
Proof of Alternate Service (pdf)
Certificate of Mailing (pdf fillable)
Change of Address (pdf fillable)
Child Residence Appendix (pdf fillable)
Child Support Worksheet (pdf fillable)
Confidential Information Sheet - WITH CHILDREN (pdf fillable)
Financial Disclosure Form - General (pdf)
Financial Disclosure Form - General (pdf fillable)
Financial Disclosure Form - Detailed (Excel)
Notice of Entry of Order (pdf fillable)
Notice of Entry of Order (pdf)
Publication Forms:
Ex Parte Motion for Publication (pdf fillable)
Ex Parte Motion for Publication (pdf)
Affidavit of Due Dilligence (pdf)
Affidavit of Due Dilligence (pdf fillable)
Order to Serve by Publication (pdf fillable)
Order to Serve by Publication (pdf)
Waiver of Service Forms:
Waiver of Service Instructions (pdf)
Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of Summons (pdf)
Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of Summons (pdf fillable)
Waiver of Service of Summons (pdf)
Waiver of Service of Summons (pdf fillable)
If you cannot find the form you are looking for, please check the Miscellaneous Forms page.
