What Is a Petition?
Do you need help filing your family case petition? Well, what is a petition? In the legal world, petitions are formal applications that request judicial action from the court. In a divorce or parental rights proceeding, you may have different types of petitions that need to be filed, and doing so can be an overwhelming experience for many.
Likewise, being served with a petition and needing to file your response can be daunting. In both cases, many people are not sure what to check off. Or, in other words, they’re not exactly sure what to ask for.
Still, it’s important to check off the things in your best interest for the case at hand. Let’s look at some recommendations regarding correctly completing a divorce or parental rights petition or the response.
Filing a Divorce Petition or the Petition Response
When filling out a petition or responding to such a petition, you must mark off the most favorable requests. For example, one area of concern is spousal support. Do not hesitate to speak the truth regarding this issue. That is, if you don’t want to pay spousal support, the best approach is to indicate in the petition to terminate spousal support for the other side. If you don’t mind paying spousal support, suggest this.
For many, this can be a difficult decision. However, the good news is that if you change your mind later (because circumstances change, for example), the judge will often be able to change this decision.
Essentially, you must speak your mind on both petitions and petition responses. Think through your actions. Working with a lawyer who understands the system and can offer an objective perspective can help as well.
Need Help Filing a Petition? Contact Mohajer Law Firm, APC Today
Mohajer Law Firm is a full-service law firm specializing in family law. Sina Mohajer has been practicing law since 2012 and is a contributing member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
At Mohajer Law Firm, we’ve helped hundreds of individuals and families work through family legal cases and navigate the complex court system. At the end of the day, if you’re having trouble filing your petition or petition response in a divorce case, it’s always a good idea to sit down with an experienced family law attorney.
For more information on filing your family case petition or other family law issues, contact Mohajer Law Firm, APC today for a free consultation. We’d be happy to sit down with you to discuss your case in more depth.
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