Divorce / Family FAQs
- How do I file for Divorce?
- What is service and why is it important?
- What is a summons and an alias summons?
- What do I do after I am served with a complaint/petition?
- What is an appearance?
- What is an answer?
- What is a motion?
- How do I file a motion?
- How do I set up a motion to see a Judge?
- What is a notice of motion and how do I file one?
- When are motions heard by the Judge?
- Where can I get the forms required for my case?
- What happens if the respondent fails to file an appearance or answer?
- What is a continuance?
- What is a status date?
- What is an order?
- How can I see what is in the court file?
- Do you need a cover sheet for new case filings?
- Does the Office of the Circuit Clerk accept personal checks for filing fees?
- I need to take the father or mother of my child to court for child support. What do I need to do?
- My youngest child will be 18 soon. How do I terminate child support?
- I would like to have the amount of my child support increased/decreased. What do I need to do?
- The judge ordered the father/mother of my child to make a support payment after leaving court. When will I receive this payment?
- How do I obtain a record of child support payments made?
- How do I modify a court order?
- How do I increase/decrease child support?
- How do I change the allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly known as custody) Order?
- How do I change the allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly known as custody) Order if it is less than 2 years since the date of the Order?
- How do I modify my parenting time (formerly known as visitation)?
- Is there a fee for paying online?
- How long does it take to process my payment?
- What is the Family Court Mediation Program?
- What should I do if the other party and I do not agree?
- How do I prepare my case for the judge to hear?
- What should I do before coming to Court?
- What should I do when I arrive in Court?
- What should I do before I leave the courtroom?
- How should I ask for help?
- Who should I ask for help?
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