Custody Case Management Forms

Table of Contents

Section 1: Get A Handle On Your Situation

These forms are necessary for Canadian and U.S. parents because they allow you to get a very clear picture of where things stand now, long before you have to take your case to child custody court. The clearer view offering you the chance to repair any problem areas in your case and capitalize on problems in the other sides presentation. Fathers rights groups are using many of these forms to help their members in child custody court. More often than not these fathers are able to build such strong cases they never have to go to court to get what they want.

Section 1:

  • General Suggestions
  • Relationship Inventory
  • Opposition's Inventory
  • Child's Current Status Outline
  • Designated Task Form
  • Child Care Schedule
  • Communicating With The Other Parent
  • Contact Problem and Incident List
  • New Response Options
  • Data Sheet Form
  • Calendar Form
  • Covenant not to Sue
  • Incident Report, Specific
  • 3rd Party Observer Report
  • Condition of Child Report, #1
  • Outline For Discussion Form
  • Issue - Non Issue Work Sheet
  • Notice Of Exercise Of Parenting Time
  • Letter to Witness
  • Notice of Taking Deposition
  • Deposition Outline Form
  • Corrigenda
  • Equipment & Service Options
  • Evaluating the Evaluation
  • Baby-sitter/ Child's Medical Care #2
  • Temporary Delegation of Parental Authority
  • Trip Permission #2
  • Directive to Physicians I & II
  • Pre-marital Agreement
  • Request For Credit Report
  • Last Will and Testament
  • Will Drafting Considerations

Get a Handle on Your Situation

  • First Steps List
  • Your Inventory
  • Child's Inventory
  • Choice of Conservator By Child
  • Childcare Schedule Discussion
  • Childs Residential Needs List
  • The Book of Your Life
  • Reaction Chart
  • Contact Goals
  • Incident Report Form
  • Child Support Expense Log
  • Guidelines for Helpers During a Crisis
  • 3rd Party Observer Report
  • Condition of Child Report
  • Condition of Child Report, #2
  • List Of People You Would Depose
  • Arrest / Sentencing Report Drug Bust
  • Notice Of Denial Of Parental Access
  • Witness Practice - Review
  • Deposition Subpoena
  • Deposition Question Answer Format
  • Evidence to Disprove Statements
  • Witness Practice - Review
  • Child's Medical Care Authorization #1
  • Child's Medical Care Authorization #3
  • Trip Permission #I
  • Consent for Psychological Treatment
  • Polygraph Consent
  • Request Under Freedom of Information
  • Request For Account information
  • Last Will And Testament Example
  • New Family Rituals
Section 2: The Professionals

These forms are necessary for Canadian and U.S. parents because they get you started on the right foot with the people you may have to hire. Evaluation and comparison of their skills and abilities will let you to choose the best professionals at the most reasonable prices. Critical to many child custody cases are the forms that help you document situations and take them out of the 'hearsay evidence' or 'your word against their word' category and into the hard evidence category. Many forms include filled out examples as well as the blank forms.

Section 2:

  • Equipment & Service Option
  • Attorney Interview Case Summary
  • Attorney Interview Log
  • Attorney's Client Information (short)
  • Attorney Comparison Form
  • Attorney Communication Notes Example
  • Attorney Substitution #2 Form
  • Pro Hoc Vice #2 Form
  • Attorney Motion to Withdraw #2
  • Attorney Discharge Letter #2
  • Detective Evaluation Form
  • Detective Retainer Agreement Form #1
  • Detective Assignment Form
  • Investigator Assignment Example #2
  • List of People You Would Depose Form
  • Deposition Outline Form
  • Corrigenda Example
  • Evidence to Disprove Statements Form
  • Expert Assignment Form
  • Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem
  • Evaluating The Evaluation
  • Mediation Agreement

The Professionals

  • Attorney Interview Case Summary
  • Attorney Interview Log Example
  • Attorney's Client Information (long)
  • Attorney Evaluation Form
  • Attorney Communication Notes
  • Attorney Substitution #1 Form
  • Pro Hoc Vice #1 Form
  • Attorney Motion to Withdraw #1
  • Attorney Discharge Letter #1
  • Attorney Discharge Letter #3
  • Detective Comparison Form
  • Detective Retainer Agreement Form #2
  • Investigator Assignment Example #1
  • Detective Communication Notes Form
  • List The People You Would Depose
  • Corrigenda Form
  • Evidence to Disprove Statements Example
  • Expert Evaluation Form
  • Guardian Ad Litem Information
  • Guardian Ad Litem, Termination
  • Mediation Rules
  • Ethics for Mediators
Section 3: Case Management

These are some professional forms used in child custody court and some that were created on-the-run by other parents. These forms will help you connect evidence to witnesses and organize the data you have and identify what you still need to locate or compile.

Section 3:

  • Case Information
  • Motions Worksheet
  • Plaintiff's Case In Summary
  • Documentary Evidence
  • Plaintiff's Evidence List
  • Abbreviations in Court Calendars

Case Management

  • Motions Filed/Served
  • Motions To Be Filed
  • Defendant's Case In Summary
  • Defendant's Evidence List
  • Court Presentation Outline
Section 4: Examples of Legal Forms

This is a collection of forms from many states and cities that will give you an indication of what can be done in child custody court. Even if the forms must be modified for your jurisdiction just knowing they exist will help you formulate new options of defense and attack.

Section 4:

  • Form vs. Content
  • Request for Hearing, Example #1
  • Proof of Service by Mail
  • Demand for Personal Appearance
  • First Request for Documents
  • Response of Defendant to Interrogatories
  • To Compel and for Sanctions
  • Affidavit
  • Order of Dismissal
  • Undisputed Material Facts
  • Request for Judicial Notice
  • Improper Venue, Lack of Jurisdiction
  • Motion to Dismiss
  • Agreed Facts in Pending Action
  • Points and Authorities, Opposing
  • Amendment to Complaint
  • Complaint for Injunctive Relief With Damages
  • Order Extending Time
  • Motion to Strike
  • Demurrer to Answer
  • Execution is the Proposed Order
  • Cause for a Pro Per's Mistake
  • Set Aside Entry of Default Judgment
  • Appeal to a Court of Appeals
  • Example of How Cite Cases Are Used
  • Child Support Proceeding Ruling
  • Pro Per Custody Appeal
  • Withdraw of Appeal

Examples of Legal Forms

  • Explanation Of The Standard Form
  • Request for Hearing, Example #2
  • Courts Rejection of Ex Parte Letter
  • Inability to Obtain Consultation
  • Response to Form Interrogatories
  • Special Interrogatories
  • Answer Verification
  • Show Cause / Temporary Restraining
  • Impending Impairment
  • Change of Venue for Witness
  • Allegation of Jurisdiction
  • Dismiss for of Lack of Service of Process
  • Dismiss Due to Failure to State a Claim
  • Answer, Amendment to
  • Ex Parte Order to Show Cause and Order
  • Complaint for Injunctive Relief
  • Order Extending Time
  • Order Shortening Time
  • Answer to Complaint
  • Points and Authorities, Supporting
  • Failure to Inform
  • Order Setting Aside Entry of Default
  • Affidavit of Attorney's Fees
  • Withdrawal of Appeal
  • Response to Motion
  • Suspend Support Pending Appeal (Pro Se)
  • Appeal Custody/Child Support (Pro Se)
  • Topics for Appeal
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