Packet $25.00
Filing Fee: $50.00
Other fees due at the time of filing include: Copies to be served: $1.00/page approx. $20.00
Issuance of Summons: $10.00
Other fees not due at the time of filing: Fee to Sheriff or Process Server: varies starting at $40.00
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY OR VISITATION
THIS PACKET CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING FORMS:
- CIVIL COVER SHEET (REQUIRED)
- PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET (REQUESTED BY CLERK)
- SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION TO MODIFY PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY, VISITATION OR PARENTING PLAN/TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE AND OTHER RELIEF (REQUIRED)
- SUMMONS (REQUIRED IF OTHER PARTY IS TO BE SERVED)
- NOTICE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (REQUIRED)
- UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ENFORCEMENT ACT AFFIDAVIT (REQUIRED)
- FAMILY LAW FINANCIAL AFFDIAVT (REQUIRED-CHOOSE ONE)
o FAMILY LAW FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (INCOME UNDER $50,000)
o FAMILY LAW FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (INCOME $50,000 OR MORE) - CERTIFICATE OF MANDATORY DISCLOSURE (REQUIRED)
- EMAIL SERVICE ADDRESS (REQUIRED-CHOOSE ONE)
o DESIGNATION OF EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED)
o REQUEST TO BE EXCUSED FROM E-MAIL SERVICE - CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES WORKSHEET (REQUIRED IF ASKING FOR SUPPORT)
- PARENTING PLAN (REQUIRED)
- DISCLOSURE FROM A NON-LAWYER (REQUIRED IF NON-LAWYER COMPLETED FORMS)
- NOTICE OF LIMITED SERVICES PROVIDED (REQUIRED)
- NOTICE OF RELATED CASES (REQUIRED)
***COMPLETE BUT DO NOT SIGN THESE FORMS UNLESS YOU ARE IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC.***
We can notarize your signature in the Circuit Civil/Family Law Department.
When all forms have been completed, please return them to the Circuit Civil/Family Law Department of the Jackson County Clerk of Court, along with your filing fee of $50.00 and other fees. Your case will be forwarded to the Family Court Specialist for review once the other party has been served. You may check back with a
Deputy Clerk in 2 to 3 weeks after service on the other party for the status of your case.
It is your responsibility to call the Circuit Civil/Family Law Department (850) 482-9552 to find out the status of your case. When the file is procedurally correct, a final hearing will be scheduled.