| There are many things that go into filing child custody | | | | information that is always sent via. |
| papers. With something this important you want to | | | | You should be prepared for some expense when |
| us an attorney to file them on your behalf if at all | | | | filing your child custody papers. There are family law |
| possible. But often times this is just too expensive | | | | filing fees and court fees. These are usually not to |
| for the average person. If you plan on filing them | | | | outrages. If you are not able to afford the fees |
| yourself there can often be local rules and regulations | | | | there are some options available. You can ask the |
| that you must follow. | | | | court for a fee waiver allowing you to move forward |
| To get all the child custody papers and forms you | | | | on your case with out paying the filing fees. |
| should see your local family court or visit there | | | | Sometime this works sometimes it does not. |
| website and see if you can download the proper | | | | If you do decide to file your child custody papers by |
| paperwork. Often times the courthouse can help with | | | | yourself you should consider getting some legal |
| the filling out and filing of the proper paperwork | | | | advice as to how good of a case you have for child |
| depending on the person working. They cannot offer | | | | custody. You should get some advice to help you |
| any legal advice however. Most of the time you will | | | | understand the local procedures and requirements, |
| want to file your papers in person but there are | | | | time lines and local forms before filing your |
| other options available, some you can mail or fax in. | | | | paperwork. |
| They will not call you with your court date | | | | |