Do I need to have an attorney to file for custody?

The choice to have an attorney is yours. The court does not require you to do so. For more information see the General FAQs.

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1. What are the different types of custody?
2. Do I need to have an attorney to file for custody?
3. How do I file for custody or visitation?
4. How much does it cost to file for custody?
5. What if I cannot afford the filing fees?
6. Why is my case scheduled for a conference, not a hearing?
7. What happens when a custody agreement is reached?
8. What happens when the parties cannot agree?
9. I already have a custody order. How do I make changes to it?
10. The other party is not following the Order. How do I enforce it?
11. Where can I find additional information regarding child custody?
12. Where can I get legal assistance?
13. Where can I find information about Parenting Classes?
14. Could I see the steps in the Custody Process laid out in an easy to understand way?