CJane
Senior Member
What is the name of your state? MO
I got answers today to some of the questions I've been asking, and thought I'd pass on the info for others. (Assuming anyone ever does a search)
Are there standard 'fill in the blank' forms to be used when responding to motions?
No. It's acceptable to simply type up a response using a format similar to any filings or pleadings. Make sure you use proper legal language (Petition, Answer to Petition, etc).
Are there filing fees when responding to a motion?
No.
If working pro se, is it proper to simply serve the other party via certified return receipt mail?
Yes. Include a Certificate of Service, and mail the copy of what you filed to the other person's attorney, and copy them as well. Keep a copy for your file.
I often see references to the Family Law Facilitator's Office. What is this?
There is no 'Family Law Facilitator'... and the Clerk of Courts cannot and will not assist you in filling out any family law forms (they will assist with other civil filings).
Should I file to change jurisdiction if the original filing was not made in the county of residence of the child?
Not necessarily. While you would be within your rights, it's sometimes unlikely that a judge would grant such a change as long as one parent resides in the county where the filing was made, and it is not a hardship for the custodial parent to travel to that location.
The following websites have do it yourself divorce forms available for a fee, and prepared for use in Missouri.
www.betterdivorce.com
www.completecase.com (guarantee forms will be acceptable to the court)
www.divorcehq.com
www.divorcenet.com
www.divorcesource.com (also has modification forms)
www.uslegalforms.com
Missouri statutes are available at www.moga.state.mo.us/statutesearch
Rules of court are issued by the MO Supreme Court and can be found at www.courts.mo.gov
Rules of local court can be obtained by the circuit clerk.
Please bear in mind that this information was gathered in Platte, Clinton and Clay counties and may or may not differ in other counties in Missouri.
I got answers today to some of the questions I've been asking, and thought I'd pass on the info for others. (Assuming anyone ever does a search)
Are there standard 'fill in the blank' forms to be used when responding to motions?
No. It's acceptable to simply type up a response using a format similar to any filings or pleadings. Make sure you use proper legal language (Petition, Answer to Petition, etc).
Are there filing fees when responding to a motion?
No.
If working pro se, is it proper to simply serve the other party via certified return receipt mail?
Yes. Include a Certificate of Service, and mail the copy of what you filed to the other person's attorney, and copy them as well. Keep a copy for your file.
I often see references to the Family Law Facilitator's Office. What is this?
There is no 'Family Law Facilitator'... and the Clerk of Courts cannot and will not assist you in filling out any family law forms (they will assist with other civil filings).
Should I file to change jurisdiction if the original filing was not made in the county of residence of the child?
Not necessarily. While you would be within your rights, it's sometimes unlikely that a judge would grant such a change as long as one parent resides in the county where the filing was made, and it is not a hardship for the custodial parent to travel to that location.
The following websites have do it yourself divorce forms available for a fee, and prepared for use in Missouri.
www.betterdivorce.com
www.completecase.com (guarantee forms will be acceptable to the court)
www.divorcehq.com
www.divorcenet.com
www.divorcesource.com (also has modification forms)
www.uslegalforms.com
Missouri statutes are available at www.moga.state.mo.us/statutesearch
Rules of court are issued by the MO Supreme Court and can be found at www.courts.mo.gov
Rules of local court can be obtained by the circuit clerk.
Please bear in mind that this information was gathered in Platte, Clinton and Clay counties and may or may not differ in other counties in Missouri.