Navigating the court system can be a daunting task. The information on this page is designed to make the process easier for you to manage. Please refer to our step by step instructions if you are unsure of the forms you need to fill out or the information that must be included for your case. This page also contains links to additional resources as well as contact information to help you prepare for court.
Please remember, the assistance you receive on this site is no substitute for legal advice. If you can, talk with an attorney.
Instructions for Filling Court Assistance Forms
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| Setting Aside Default Judgment |  |
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| Setting Aside Default Judgment and Stay of Writ | |
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| Divorce | ||
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| General Info Divorce (CAO D Inst 1) |  |
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| Filing for Divorce (CAO D Inst 1-1) | |
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| Completing a Divorce Decree with Children (CAO D Inst 8-1) | |
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| Completing a Divorce Decree (CAO D Inst 8-3) | |
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| Finalizing Divorce by Default (CAO D Inst 7-1) | |
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| Finalizing Divorce by Stipulation (CAO D Inst 6-1) | |
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| Child Custody | ||
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| Filing for Paternity, Custody, Visitation, and Support (CAO P Inst 1) | |
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| Petition for Paternity, Custody, Visitation or Support (CAO P Inst 1-2) | |
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| Finalizing a Custody Case (CAO Inst M/P 6-1) | |
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| Completing a Custody Decree (CAO P Inst 8-2) | |
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| Child Custody Enforcement | ||
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| Register Other State’s Custody Order (FLE Inst 1-2) | |
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| Genetic Testing | ||
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| Genetic Testing (CAO PPi Inst 4-7) | |
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| Name Change | ||
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| Name Change (NC Inst 1) | |
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| Landlord or Tenant | ||
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| Expedited Eviction (UD Inst 1) | |
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| Answer to Complaint for Eviction (Inst 16-6) | |
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| Complaint for Specific Performance (Inst 16-12) | |
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| Child Custody and/or Child Support Modification | ||
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| Filing a Motion for Modification (CAO M Inst 1) | |
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| Completing Motion for Modification (CAO M Inst 1-1) | |
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| Finalizing a Modification Case (CAO Inst M/P 6-1) | |
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| Completing a Judgment of Modification (CAO M Inst 8-10) | |
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| Responding to a Divorce Petition | ||
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| Responding to Divorce Petition (D Inst 3-1) | |
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| Serving Paperwork by Publication | ||
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| Service by Publication in Civil Plaintiff Defendant Cases (Cv Inst 2-1) | |
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| Service by Publication in Family Law Petitioner Respondent Cases (FL Inst 1-4) | |
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| Court Fee Waivers | ||
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| Applying for Fee Waiver (FW Inst 1) | |
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| Misc Forms | ||
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| Instructions for Answering Interrogatories | |
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Tools and Community Support
| Family Law Information |
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| Idaho Department of Health and Welfare |
| Family Court Services |
| Guardianship & Conservatorship Information |
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| Guardianship Monitoring Program |
| Assistance for Victims of Domestic Violence |
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| Women’s Law Initiative |
| Idaho Coalition against Sexual and Domestic Violence |
| Domestic Violence Legal Advice Hotline |
| Video on Protection Orders – English/Spanish |
| Social Services |
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| Idaho’s Community Connection |
Pamphlets and Information
| General Court Information | |
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| Links of Interest, Brochures and Videos | |
| Overview of the Idaho Court System | |
| Introduction to the Court System | |
| Domestic Violence and the Idaho Court System | |
| Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability | |
| Protect No Contact Restraining Order | |
| Basic Estate Planning | |
| Idaho State Law Library | |
| Guardianship and Probate | |
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| Minor’s Guardianship Information | |
| Guardianship and Conservatorship | |
| Probate Information | |
| Questions & Answers About Probate | |
| Questions & Answers About Wills | |
| Questions & Answers About Holographic Wills | |
| Small Claims and Civil Collections | |
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| Small Claims Plaintiff Booklet | |
| Small Claims Information for Plaintiff | |
| Collecting on Your Small Claims Judgment | |
| Small Claims Defendant Booklet | |
| Small claims Information for Defendant | |
| Execution and Garnishment of Judgments | |
| Video on Debt Collection | |
| Family Law | |
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| Introduction to Family Law | |
| Annulment Pamphlet | |
| Questions & Answers About Paternity | |
| Idaho Child Support Guidelines | |
| Questions & Answers About Child Support in Idaho | |
| Interstate Custody Information(UCCJEA) | |
| Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights | |
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| Adoption Information | |
| Termination of Parental Rights | |
| Infraction, Misdemeanor and Felony Court Issues | |
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| Outline of a Criminal Trial | |
| Victim’s Rights | |
| Know Your Rights by ACLU | |