Custody Paternity & Child Support Forms
You must have Adobe Reader (or above) to open and use 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.
To jump down to a group of forms, click one of these links:
Complaints
Answer & Counterclaims
Reply to Counterclaim
Custody / Paternity Decrees
Joint Petitions for Custody
Miscellaneous Forms
For information about how to fill out and file court forms, please read Basics of Court Forms and Filings.
Complaints
Visit Filing for Custody to learn about the legal process.
Automated Custody Forms Interview with Efile Available! (not available for paternity)
You can use an automated interview that will complete your forms for you after you answer some questions about what you want to request. To use the automated interview, click here and select the "CHILD CUSTODY: Complaint" interview. It is best to use Chrome or Firefox (Safari is not recommended and not supported).
At the end of the interview you can efile directly through the program or print/save your forms to file in person.
Use the "Custody" forms if the father is known and there is no disagreement about paternity. Use the "Paternity" forms if you mainly need the court to determine who is (or who is not) the father.
Custody Complaint (pdf fillable)
Paternity Complaint (pdf fillable)
OTHER FORMS NEEDED TO FILE A COMPLAINT
Family Court Cover Sheet (pdf)
Family Court Cover Sheet (pdf fillable)
Answers & Counterclaims
Visit Responding to a Custody Case to learn about the legal process.
Custody Answer & Counterclaim (pdf)
Custody Answer & Counterclaim (pdf fillable)
Paternity Answer & Counterclaim (pdf)
Paternity Answer & Counterclaim (pdf fillable)
Reply to Counterclaim
Reply to Counterclaim (pdf fillable)
Custody/Paternity Decrees
Visit Getting the Final Decree to learn about the legal process.
Stipulated Custody Decree Packet (pdf)
Paternity Order Packet (pdf fillable)
OTHER DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO GET A CUSTODY DECREE WITHOUT A HEARING:
Request for Summary Disposition (pdf fillable)
Affidavit in Support of Request for Summary Disposition (pdf fillable)
Joint Petitions for Custody
Visit Filing for Custody Together to learn about the legal process.
ALL of the following forms are needed to file a Joint Petition for Custody.
Cover Sheet: Family Court Cover Sheet (pdf fillable)
Confidential Information: Confidential Information Sheet - WITH CHILDREN (pdf fillable)
Joint Petition: Joint Petition for Custody (pdf fillable)
Decree: Decree of Custody (pdf fillable)
Miscellaneous Forms
Acceptance of Service (pdf fillable)
Affidavit of Service (pdf fillable)
Alternate Service Forms:
Ex Parte Request to Serve by Alternate Means (pdf fillable)
Affidavit of Due Diligence (pdf fillable)
Order to Serve by Alternate Means (pdf fillable)
Proof of Alternate Service (pdf fillable)
Alternate Service Complete Packet with Instructions (pdf)
Certificate of Mailing (pdf fillable)
Certificate of Service (pdf fillable)
Certificate of Service to Multiple Addresses and Email (pdf fillable)
Child Support and Welfare Identification Form (pdf)
Child Support and Welfare Identification Form (pdf fillable)
Child Support Worksheet (pdf fillable)
Ex Parte Request & Order to Continue Hearing (pdf)
Ex Parte Request & Order to Continue Hearing (pdf fillable)
Extend the Time to Answer - Request (pdf fillable)
Extend the Time to Answer - Order (pdf fillable)
Extend the Time to Serve - Request (pdf fillable)
Extend the Time to Serve - Order (pdf fillable)
Fee Waivers:
Application to Waive Filing Fee (pdf fillable)
Application to Waive Filing Fee (pdf)
Order to Waive Filing Fee (pdf fillable)
Order to Waive Filing Fee (pdf)
Financial Disclosure Form - General (pdf)
Financial Disclosure Form - General (pdf fillable)
Financial Disclosure Form - Detailed (excel)
Guardian Ad Litem Appointment Packet (pdf)
Joint Preliminary Injunction Request (pdf fillable)
Motion / Opposition Fee Information Sheet (pdf)
Motion / Opposition Fee Information Sheet (pdf fillable)
Notice of Entry of Order/Judgment (pdf)
Notice of Entry of Order/Judgment (pdf fillable)
Notice of Intent to Take Default Judgment (pdf)
Notice of Intent to Take Default Judgment (pdf fillable)
Objection to Hearing Master's Recommendation - Child Support (pdf)
Objection to Hearing Master's Recommendation - Child Support (pdf fillable)
Order After Hearing - With Children (word fillable)
Order After Hearing - With Children (both parties sign) (pdf fillable)
Order After Hearing - With Children (one party signs) (pdf fillable)
Order Shortening Time Packet (pdf fillable)
Pre-Trial Memorandum (pdf fillable)
Publication Forms:
Ex Parte Motion for Publication (pdf fillable)
Affidavit of Due Diligence (pdf fillable)
Order for Publication (pdf fillable)
Certificate of Mailing (Publication) (pdf fillable)
Publication - Complete Packet (pdf)
Publication - Complete Packet (pdf fillable)
Reinstatement Request (pdf fillable)
Reinstatement Order (pdf fillable)
Request and Order for Family Mediation Center (pdf fillable)
Request and Order to Waive Mediation (pdf fillable)
Schedule of Arrears (pdf fillable)
Stipulation and Order - Changing Custody (pdf fillable)
Stipulation and Order - Other Issues Involving Children (pdf fillable)
Stipulation and Order - Child Support (pdf fillable)
Stipulation and Order to Continue a Hearing (pdf)
Stipulation and Order to Dismiss Case (pdf)
Stipulation and Order to Vacate a Hearing (pdf)
Subpoena - Testimony Only (pdf)
Subpoena - Deposition with Records (pdf)
Subpoena - Business Records Only (pdf)
Voluntary Dismissal Packet (pdf fillable)
Waiver of Service of Summons and Complaint Packet (pdf fillable)
If you cannot find the form you are looking for, please check the Miscellaneous Forms page. If you are looking for motions or oppositions, you can find them on the Motions and Oppositions page.
