How Do You File Forms For Temporary Child Custody?
Filing forms for temporary custody can be done by an individual, but because of the complexity of custody issues, an attorney should be consulted. Some states do have the forms available through the county clerk’s office. The forms contain instruction based on your state’s child custody laws. If you cannot afford an attorney and must file these forms on your own, always follow the instructions to a “T,” as the court can ask you to refile if the forms do not meet the minimum legal requirements. Procure the forms for temporary child custody from your county clerk. (Your county clerk’s office probably has a website with forms available online.) Be sure to obtain the correct forms—there is a form for child custody if you are going through a divorce and there is a form for child custody if you are not going through a divorce. Procure the forms for child support from the county clerk. If you are going for child custody, you will need to request child support. Some states may have a Motion
