What to expect in family court

You gather papers and decide what to ask the court for.

You file a petition; the clerk opens the case and assigns a judge.

Either side asks for short-term rules while the case continues.

Both sides exchange financial records, sworn to be complete.

A neutral mediator helps both sides try to agree.

The court may appoint someone to look out for the children.

The judge meets both sides to plan the

Both sides present evidence and witnesses to the judge.

The final