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The failure to meet deadlines can result in the Court imposing penalties. If the other party meets the deadline and you do not meet the deadline, the Court can accept the information that was filed by the other party. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH DEADLINES CAN HURT YOUR CASE! These Instructions contain information on deadlines. Read the instructions carefully, and pay attention to the deadlines.  \n***  \nIf you require any special arrangements to fully participate in court proceedings; for example, a language interpreter, hearing or visual aids, or accommodations for physical access, please notify the Circuit Clerk’s Office by checking the appropriate box on the Petitioner's Civil Case Information Statement.  \n***  \nINSTRUCTIONS FOR PETITIONER’S PACKET  \nThe Petitioner’s Divorce Packet contains forms and instructions you will need to represent yourself in your divorce case, without an attorney. As the person who starts the divorce case, you are the Petitioner. Your spouse is the Respondent. The meanings of these terms and others are explained in the \"Definitions of Legal Terms\" at the end of these instructions. You should take a few minutes to read these definitions before you continue with these instructions.  \nThe first part of your Petitioner’s Packet contains the instructions you are now reading. The forms follow the instructions. Please read these instructions carefully, and please write clearly when you fill in the forms. The forms are very important to your case. If required forms are not properly completed and filed on time, your case may be harmed, or delayed. You will file all of your forms and all other required documents in the Circuit Clerk’s Office. Unless otherwise indicated, for every form and document you file, you will need an original that will be filed with the Circuit Clerk, a copy you will serve on the opposing party, and a copy for yourself. If the BCSE is a party, you will need a copy that will be served on that agency.  \nSCA-FC-100: West Virginia Petitioner's Divorce Packet Instructions Page 1 of 15  \nRevised: 05/29/2024;  WVSCA Approved: 06/17/2014  \nThe forms in this packet require you to provide your name, address, and telephone number. If you believe your safety, liberty, or health, or the safety, liberty, or health of your children would be put at risk by the disclosure of this information, you must check the box in the Important Notice section of the Petitioner's Civil Case Information Statement AND you must file an affidavit to have the information withheld from all persons except court employees who require the information to carry out their duties. The affidavit you need to file is the Affidavit To Withhold Identifying Information. This affidavit is not included in the Petitioner’s Divorce Packet. If you need this affidavit, you can obtain one at the Circuit Clerk’s Office. You can file this affidavit in the Circuit Clerk’s Office at the beginning of your case, or later, or you can ask the Court to enter an order allowing you to withhold the information. If your identifying information is withheld, the Respondent’s court papers will be served through the Circuit Clerk or Family Court, and not directly on you.  \nTO BEGIN, you must make certain you can file your divorce in West Vir","cbCaijaLkYk8WLCj","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijaLkYk8WLCj","pdf",144623,"English","# Time Deadlines\n## Instructions for Petitioner’s Packet\n## Forms Required in All Divorces\n## Forms Required in Divorces Involving Minor Children\n## Other Forms You May Need","[{\"question\":\"Do court staff provide legal advice during a divorce packet process?\",\"answer\":\"No. The staffs of the Circuit Clerk’s Office and the Family Court are prohibited by law from providing legal advice.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if deadlines in the divorce case are missed?\",\"answer\":\"Failure to meet deadlines can result in court penalties. 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