Packet $15.00
Filing Fee: $400.00
Other fees due at the time of filing include: Copies to be served: $1.00/page approx. $21.00
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 TEMPORARY CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY
THIS PACKET CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING FORMS:
- CIVIL COVER SHEET (REQUIRED)
- NOTICE OF RELATED CASES (REQUIRED)
- PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY (REQUIRED)
- SUMMONS (REQUIRED IF OTHER PARTY IS TO BE SERVED)
- UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ENFORCEMENT ACT AFFIDAVIT (REQUIRED)
- FAMILY LAW FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (REQUIRED-CHOOSE ONE)
o FAMILY LAW FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (INCOME UNDER $50,000)
o FAMILY LAW FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (INCOME $50,000 OR MORE) - MILITARY AFFIDAVIT (REQUIRED ONLY IF REQUESTING A DEFAULT)
- WAIVER OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENT FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY BY FAMILY
MEMBER (REQUIRED IF NOT SERVING OTHER PARTY) - EMAIL SERVICE ADDRESS (REQUIRED-CHOOSE ONE)
o DESIGNATION OF EMAIL ADDRESS (REQUIRED)
o REQUEST TO BE EXCUSED FROM E-MAIL SERVICE
***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 $400.00. Your case will be forwarded to the Family
Court Specialist for review. You may check back with a Deputy Clerk in 2
to 3 weeks for the status of your case.
This petition and other documents must be served on the other party. DO
NOT have the other party served until you have received approval of your
petition from the Family Court Specialist.