Commonly Used Forms

Contempt may happen when a court orders a person to do something, and the person does not do it. This form is specifically for custody or parenting time violations. Find the Contempt forms in the “Download Forms'” section below. For more information on Contempt, please use the Contempt Frequently Asked Questions linked below.

Continuance Forms

A Continuance is when the court reschedules your hearing. This form asks the court to move your hearing to another date and time. Find the Continuance forms in the “Download Forms” section below. For more information on filing a Continuance, please use the How to Ask for a New Court Date information sheet linked below.

Fee Waiver Forms

A Fee Waiver can be used to ask the court to waive (not charge) a filing fee because you cannot afford to pay it. Filing Fee Waiver instructions and form are attached below. For family law cases, use the Family Filing Fee Waiver instructions and form. Find these forms in the “Download Forms” section below. For more information on Filing Fees, please use the Filing Fee Frequently Asked Questions linked below.

Appearance Forms

An Appearance form is used to tell the court who you are and how the court and others can contact you. Use this form when you are responding to a case that you are involved in but that you did not open. Find these forms in “Download Forms” section below. For more information on filing an Appearance after a case is filed, please use the Respond After a Case is Filed information sheet linked below.

Virtual And Telephonic Hearing

A Motion for Telephonic or Virtual Appearance asks the court if you or someone else can use a phone or computer to attend a hearing, instead of going to the courthouse. Find the Virtual and Telephonic Hearing forms in the “Download Forms” section below. For more information on Virtual and Telephonic Hearings, please use the Ask to Attend Court by Phone or Computer information sheet linked below.

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