On this portion of the website, you will find the paperwork you need for many aspects of family law including how to file for a divorce, child custody, and proof paperwork has been served.
If you need additional information on how to navigate a family law issue or fill out the necessary paperwork, please visit our resources page.
Divorce
The divorce process consists of three parts – filing, serving and then finalizing. If you are not sure where to start, the instructions below can help explain the process.
Please make sure you are using the proper paperwork based on your family’s situation.
Instruction 1 Divorce (CAO D)
Instruction 1-1 Filing for Divorce (CAO D)
First Step – Filing for Divorce
| Divorce Without Children | ||
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| Family Law Case Information Sheet (CAO FL 1-1) |  |
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| Petition for Divorce No Children (CAO D 1-6) | |
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| Summons (CAO FL 1-3) | |
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| Divorce With Children | ||
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| Instruction 1-1 Filing for Divorce (CAO D) | |
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| Family Law Case Information Sheet (CAO FL 1-1) | |
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| Petition for Divorce with Children (CAO D 1-5) | |
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| Summons with Orders (CAO FL 1-3) | |
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| Affidavit Verifying Income Child Support (CAO FL 1-11) | |
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| Shared Custody Worksheet (CAO Fl 1-12) | |
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| Standard Child Support Worksheet (CAO FL 1-13) | |
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| Parenting Plan (CAO FL 3) | |
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For help with the Parenting Plan and child support calculations, please contact Family Court Services at 208-287-7600.
Second Step – Serving Paperwork
| Proof Paperwork has been Served | ||
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| Acknowledge of Service by Respondent (CAO FL 2-1) | |
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| Affidavit of Service with Orders (CAO FL 2-2) | |
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| Service by Publication | ||
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| Instruction 1-4 Service by Publication (CAO FL Instruction 1-4) | |
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| Motion and Affidavit Serve by Publication (CAO FL 1-4) | |
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| Summons by Publication (CAO FL 1-6) | |
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| Order for Service (CAO FL 1-5) | |
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| Affidavit Mailing Per Order for Publication (CAO FL 2-3) | |
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Third Step – Finalizing the Divorce
| By Default | ||
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| Instruction 7-1 Finalizing Divorce by Default (CAO D) | |
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| Motion and Affidavit for Default (CAO FLPi 7-1) | |
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| Default (CAO FLPi 7-4) | |
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| Affidavit in Support of Default Decree No Children (CAO D 7-6) | |
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| Forms Needed for Some Default Cases | ||
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| Motion Affidavit Default Counterclaim (Cv 7-3) | |
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| Notice of Intent to Default (Cv 7-5X) | |
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| By Stipulation | ||
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| Instruction 6-1 Finalizing Divorce by Stipulation (CAO D) | |
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| Stipulation for Decree (CAO D 6-8) | |
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| Amended Decree and Stipulation | ||
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| Stipulation for Amended Divorce Decree (D 9-1) | |
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| Decree for Divorce Without Children | ||
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| Divorce Decree No Minor children (CAO D 8-3) | |
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| Decree for Divorce With Children | ||
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| Divorce Decree Children (CAO D 8-1) | |
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| Child Support Order Transmittal (CSS 809) | |
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| Guidelines for courtroom Behavior (CAO Cv Inst 4-1) | |
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| Sample Default with Children Hearing Narrative (CAO D Inst 8-5) | |
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| Amended Decree and Stipulation | ||
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| Stipulation for Amended Divorce Decree (D 9-1) | |
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| Forms Needed for Some Default Cases | ||
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| Notice of Intent to Default (CAO Cv 7-5x) | |
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Modification of a Decree, Judgment or Order
These forms can be used to modify divorce decrees, as well as child support and custody orders, judgment and decrees.
| Filing by Petition | ||
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| Instructions 1 Filing for Modification (CAO M) | |
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| Instructions 1-1 Filling out a Petition to Modify (CAO M) | |
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| Family Law Information Sheet (CAO FL 1-1) | |
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| Petition to Modify an Order, Judgment or Decree (CAO M 1-1) | |
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| Summons with Orders (CAO FL 1-3) | |
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If you are changing Child Support you will need the following Forms.
| Changing Child Support Forms | ||
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| Affidavit Verifying Income Child Support (CAO FL 1-11) | |
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| Shared Custody Worksheet (CAO FL 1-12) | |
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| Standard Child Support Worksheet (CAO Fl 1-13) | |
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If you are changing Custody/Visitation you will also need
| Changing Custody/Visitation | ||
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| Parenting Plan (CAO FL 3) | |
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For help with the Parenting Plan and Child Support calculations, please contact Family Court Services at 208-287-7600.
| Proof Paperwork has been Served | ||
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| Acknowledge Service for Modification (CAO FL 2-1) | |
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| Affidavit of Service for Modification (CAO FLPi 2-4X) | |
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| Finalizing a Modification by Stipulation | ||
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| Finalizing Modification Case (CAO Inst M/P 6-1) | |
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| Stipulation for Entry of Order, Judgment or Decree (CAO FLPi 6-1) | |
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| Judgment of Modification (CAO M 8-1) | |
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| Child Support Order Transmittal (CSS 809) | |
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| Finalizing Modification by Default | ||
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| Finalizing Modification Case (CAO Inst MP 6-1) | |
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| Motion Affidavit Default Modification (CAO FLPi 7-1) | |
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| Default (CAO FLPi 7-4) | |
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| Judgment of Modification (CAO M 8-1) | |
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| Child Support Order Transmittal (CSS 809) | |
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| Forms for Modification When Health & Welfare is a Party to the Case | ||
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| Petition to Modify H&W (CAO GCSM 1-1) | |
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| Acknowledgment of Service H&W (CAO GCS 2-1X) | |
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| Affidavit of Service H&W (CAO GCS 2-4X) | |
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| Judgment of Modification H&W (CAO GCSM 8-1) | |
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Custody, Support, and Paternity
On this portion of the website, you’ll find information on filing for custody, child support and the paperwork you’ll need to prove paternity, among other things.
Additional child support and custody paperwork may also be found in our divorce section.
| Filing for Custody | ||
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| Instructions 1 Filling for Custody, Visitation and Support (CAO P) | |
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| Family Law Case Information Sheet (FL 1-1) | |
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| Instructions 1-2 for Petition for Custody, Visitation, and Support (CAO P) | |
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| Petition for Custody, Visitation, and Support (CAO P 1-2) | |
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| Summons (CAO FL 1-3) | |
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| Parenting Plan Agreement (CAO FL 3) | |
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| Affidavit Verifying Income Child Support (CAO FL 1-11) | |
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| Shared Custody Child Support Worksheet (CAO FL 1-12) | |
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| Standard Child Support Worksheet (CAO FL 1-13) | |
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For Help with the Parenting Plan and Child Support calculations, please contact Family Court Services at 208-287-7600.
| Proof Paperwork has been Served | ||
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| Acknowledgement of Service by Respondent (CAO FL 2-1) | |
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| Affidavit of Service (CAO FL 2-2) | |
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| Finalizing Custody | ||
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| Instructions Finalizing a Custody Case (CAO MP Instr 6-1) | |
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| Custody by Default | ||
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| Motion Affidavit Default (CAO FLPi 7-1) | |
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| Default (CAO FLPi 7-4) | |
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| Decree of Paternity, Custody, Visitation, Support (CAO P 8-2) | |
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| Child Support Order Transmittal (CSS 809) | |
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| Custody by Stipulation | ||
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| Stipulation for Entry of Order, Judgment or Decree (CAO FLPi 6-9) | |
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| Decree of Paternity, Custody, Visitation, Support (CAO P 8-2) | |
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| Child Support Order Transmittal (CSS 809) | |
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| Registering a Custody Decree or Order from Another State | ||
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| Family Law Case Info Sheet | |
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| Instruction Registering Another States Custody Order (CAO FLE 1-2) | |
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| Notice Registration of Child Custody Order (CAO FLE 1-1) | |
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| Application for Registration of Child Custody Order (CAO FLE 1-2) | |
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| Request Hearing on Registration of Child Custody Order (CAO FLE 3-1) | |
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| Terminate Income Withholding Order for Child Support | ||
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| Family Law Case Info Sheet | |
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| Instruction 10-4 for Motion and Affidavit to Terminate Income Withholding Order (CAO FLE) | |
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| Motion to Terminate Income Withholding Order for Child Support (CAO FLE 10-4) | |
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| Instruction for Motion to Terminate Income Withholding Order (CAO FLE 10-6) | |
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| Order to Terminate Income Withholding Order (CAO FLE 10-6) | |
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| Notice of Hearing on Motion to Terminate Income Withholding Order (CAO FLE 10-5) | |
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Use these forms if you have an already existing Health and Welfare child support order/judgment/decree in Ada County and you are trying to consolidate it with a custody or divorce action.
If you have filed a divorce or custody case and the Department of Health and Welfare has filed a separate case against either parent to establish a child support order, you should file documents to ask the court to combine the child support case with the divorce or custody case you have filed. The support and custody issues regarding your child/children will then be in the same file and heard by the same judge.
You can find forms for all other Idaho counties from the statewide Court Assistance Project website www.courtselfhelp.idaho.gov.
| Consolidation of Cases | ||
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| Consolidate Cases (CAO GCS Inst 4-18) | |
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| Motion to Consolidate (CAO GCS 4-18) | |
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| Notice of Hearing on Motion to Consolidate (CAO GCS 4-19) | |
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| Order to Consolidate (CAO GCS 4-21) | |
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| Consolidate Stipulation (CAO GCS 4-20) | |
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In a case to establish paternity (legally confirm the identity of the biological father of a child or children), any party may ask the judge to order the mother, the alleged father and the child to participate in genetic tests to determine paternity.
There are separate steps to follow if the Department of Health and Welfare is a party in the case. Please read the paperwork listed below carefully and if you can, talk with an attorney.
| Forms if Health and Welfare is Not Involved in your Case | ||
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| Instruction for Motion for Genetic Tests (CAO PPi 4-7) | |
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| Motion for Order for Genetic Tests (CAO FL 4-7) | |
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| Order for Genetic Tests (CAO FL 4-14) | |
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| Notice of Hearing Genetic Tests (CAO FL 4-13) | |
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| Forms if Health and Welfare is Involved in your Case | ||
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| Motion for Genetic Tests HW CSE (CAO 13-10A) | |
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| Order for Genetic Tests HW CSE (CAO 13-12A) | |
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| Notice of Hearing Genetic Tests HW CSE (CAO 13-11A) | |
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| Stipulation for Order HW CSE (CAO 6-9A) | |
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| Instruction for Motion for Intervention (CAO GCSPi Instr 4-1) | |
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| Motion for Intervention (CAO GCS 4-1) | |
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| Order Allowing Intervention (CAO GCS 4-2) | |
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| Notice of Hearing for Motion for Intervention (CAO GCS 4-6) | |
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| Instruction for Motion for Joinder (CAO GCSPi Instr 4-3) | |
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| Motion for Joinder (CAO GCS 4-3) | |
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| Joinder Order (CAO GCS 4-4) | |
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| Notice of Hearing Motion for Joinder (CAO GCS 4-5) | |
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Guardianship of a Minor
| Parental Power of Attorney | ||
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| Parental Power of Attorney (P 1) | |
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| Relative Parental Power of Attorney (P 2) | |
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The guardianship paperwork posted here should only be used when both parents have given consent, or when parents are served in a guardianship case. If you have a guardianship case, we highly recommend you talk with an attorney.
| Guardianship of a Minor | ||
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| Instructions for Filing Guardianship of a Minor (CAO GCM Inst 1-1) | |
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| Family Law Case Info Sheet (CAO GCP 1-1) | |
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| Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor (CAO GCM 1-1) | |
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| Consent to Appointment of Guardian (CAO GCM 1-2) | |
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| Nomination by a Minor (CAO GCM 1-3) | |
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| Waiver of Notice (CAO GCM 1-4) | |
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| Notice of Guardianship Petition and Hearing (CAO GCM 1-5) | |
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| Affidavit of Service of Petition for Appointment (CAO GCM 2-1) | |
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| Acceptance of Appointment by Guardian (CAO GCM 4-1) | |
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| Order Regarding Appointment of Attorney or Guardian Ad Litem (CAO GCM 4-3) | |
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| Letters of Temporary Guardianship (CAO GCM 4-4) | |
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| Notice of Temporary Guardianship of a Minor (CAO GCM 4-7) | |
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| Order Appointing Temporary Guardian (CAO GCM 4-6) | |
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| Judgment Appointing Guardian of Minor (CAO GCM 8-1) | |
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| Letters of Guardianship (CAO GCM 8-2) | |
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| Request for Notice by Interested Party (CAO GCM 4-5) | |
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| Request for Hearing on Appointment of Temporary Guardianship of a Minor (CAO GCM 4-8) | |
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People involved in Ada County guardianship cases can get the required annual status report paperwork and required annual accounting report paperwork from the Guardianship Monitoring Program. Call 208-287-7652 or visit the Guardianship Monitoring Program website.
Termination of Guardianship of a Minor
| Termination of Guardianship of a Minor | |
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| Petition for Termination of Guardianship (CAO GCM 11-1) | |
| Notice of Petition for Termination of Guardianship (CAO GCM 11-2) | |
| Affidavit of Service of Petition for Termination of Guardianship (CAO GCM 11-3) | |
| Judgment Terminating Guardianship (CAO GCM 11-4) | |
| Notice of Termination of Guardianship (CAO GCM 11-5) | |
Response Paperwork
The paperwork in this section is used to respond to a family law case that you are named in. Use the sub categories to help you find the correct paperwork for your situation. As always, these instructions are not a substitute for legal advice. We recommend you talk with a lawyer before filing any paperwork.
| Notice of Appearance | ||
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| Responding to Divorce Petition and Family Law Case (CAO Instruction 3-1) | |
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| Notice of Appearance (Cv 3-1) | |
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| Notice of Appearance in a Health and Welfare Case (Cv 3-1) | |
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| No Minor Children Response | ||
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| Instruction 3-1 Responding to Divorce Petition and Family Law Case (CAO D) | |
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| Instruction 3-2 Completing Family Case Response No Minor Children | |
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| Family Case Response No Minor Children (CAO FL 3-2) | |
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| No Minor Children Response and Counterclaim | ||
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| Responding to Divorce Petition or Family Law Cases (CAO Instruction D 3-1) | |
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| Completing Family Case Response and Counterclaim (CAO FL Instruction 3-4) | |
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| Family Case Response and Counterclaim No Minor Children (CAO FL 3-4) | |
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| With Minor Children Response | ||
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| Instruction 3-1 Responding to Divorce and Family Law Cases (CAO D) | |
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| Instruction 3-3 Completing Family Case Response with Minor Children (CAO FL) | |
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| Family Case Response With Minor Children (CAO FL 3-3) | |
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| With Minor Children Response and Counterclaim | ||
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| Instruction 3-1 Responding to Divorce Petition and Family Law Cases (CAO D) | |
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| Instruction 3-5 Completing Family Case Response and Counterclaim With Minor Children (CAO FL) | |
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| Family Case Response and Counterclaim With Minor Children (CAO FL 3-5) | |
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| Parenting Plan (CAO FL 3) | |
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| Affidavit Verifying Income (CAO FL 1-11) | |
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| Shared, Split, Mixed Child Support Worksheet (CAO FL 1-12) | |
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| Standard Child Support Worksheet (CAO FL 1-13) | |
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For help with the Parenting Plan and Child Support Calculations, please contact Family Court Services at 208-287-7600.
| Reply to Counterclaim | ||
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| Reply to Counterclaim (Cv 3-5) | |
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| Mandatory Disclosures | ||
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| Instructions on Petitioner’s/Respondent’s Mandatory Child Support Disclosures (CAO FL 5-1) | |
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| Petitioner’s/Respondent’s Mandatory Child Support Disclosures (CAO FLPi 5-1) | |
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| Petitioner’s/Respondent’s Inventory of Property and Debt (CAO RFLPPI 1-2) | |
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| Certificate of Service (CAO FLPi 4-5) | |
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| Idaho Rules of Family Law Procedure (IRFLP) Forms | ||
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| Instructions for Affidavit re: Motion for Temporary Orders (CAO RFLPPi) | |
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| Affidavit re: Motion for Temporary Orders (CAO RFLPPi 1-3) | |
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| Instructions for Uniform Family Law Interrogatories | |
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| Uniform Family Law Interrogatories (CAO RFLPPi 1-4) | |
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| Certificate of Service (CAO FLPi 4-5) | |
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Marriage of a Minor
These forms are used if an individual 15 years of age or younger wants to get married in the state of Idaho.
| Marriage of a Minor | ||
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| Petition for Judgment Allowing Minor to Marry (CAO MM 1-1) | |
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| Statement of Examining Physician (CAO MM 1-2) | |
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| Judgment to Issue Marriage License to Minor (CAO MM 8-1) | |
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