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The packet includes four required forms: the main complaint, a Parenting Proceeding Affidavit with custody information, a Request for Service, and a Supplemental Information Form. 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The forms enclosed are (A)“COMPLAINT FOR PARENTAGE, ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CUSTODY), AND PARENTING TIME (COMPANIONSHIP AND VISITATION)”,(B)“PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT” containing child custody information,(C)“REQUEST FOR SERVICE” and (D)“SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FORM”.  \nThese instructions are intended to be a general guide to help you complete the forms, file them with the Court, serve them on the opposing party, and get your request properly before the Court. These instructions are not intended to be a legal analysis of your request and do not guarantee you will be successful in your Complaint, but are merely to assist you in preparing and presenting your request.  \n• A $63.00 filing fee for each Complaint MUST be paid at the time of filing .  \n• A separate Complaint (and accompanying documents) must be filed for each child .  \n*** It will be helpful to read ALL the instructions prior to completing the forms and you may refer back to them as much as you need. The clerks cannot help you with the forms, but will verify that all sections are completed prior to filing. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.  \nA . COMPLAINT FOR PARENTAGE, ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS ANDRESPONSIBILITES (CUSTODY), AND PARENTING TIME (COMPANIONSHIP AND VISITATION) (Fill out the form completely and entirely)  \n1. Header & Case Caption:  \na. If you are filing in the Juvenile Court of Holmes County, you will use “Juvenile” Division and “Holmes” County. Please fill in the blank spaces at the top of the Complaint.  \nb. IN THE MATTER OF: is the minor child’s name.  \nc. Plaintiff Name and Address: is the person filling out and filing the complaint.  \nd. Case No.: the Court will issue a case \\# after the Complaint is filed.  \ne. The current Judge and Magistrate presiding are Judge Thomas C. Lee and Magistrate Julie Dreher.  \nf. Defendant Name and Address: is the person who currently has legal or temporary custody of the minor child.  \n2. Please completely fill in sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Please note, No. 7 is the action you are requesting the Court to take. No. 8 requires you to include a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate.  \n3. You must include your signature, name, address, and phone \\# at the end of the complaint.  \nB . PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT (Fill out the form completely and entirely)  \n1. Fill out the Header & Case Caption (see detailed instructions in section A) .  \n2. Do not leave any section blank. If not applicable mark “N/A” or if unknown mark “unknown”.  \n3. This document must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public. A notary can typically be found at a bank or credit union, a library, a hotel, law enforcement offices, auto dealerships, Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) offices, UPS Store, as well as some insurance companies and pharmacies.  \nC . REQUEST FOR SERVICE  \n1. Fill out the Header & Case Caption (see detailed instructions in section A) .  \n2. Indicate which document(s) you are filing that needs to be served.  \n3. Indicate who the document (s) should be served to. Service should be made to any party upon whom service of summons is sought. If a current child support order is in place or requesting changes to child support, please include the Holmes County Child Support Enforcement Agency.  \n4. You must have a valid address for the parties in order to obtain proper service of your Complaint. The case cannot proceed until proper service has been made on all the parties.  \na. If you don’t know their home address, you may use their work address.  \nb. 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