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Paternity, Custody, Visitation and Child Support

Use these steps to file a new paternity, custody, visitation, or child support case.

Step 1 — Starting your case

Forms
  • Instructions — Filing for Paternity, Custody, Visitation and SupportPDF
  • Instructions — Completing a Petition for Paternity, Custody, Visitation and SupportPDF
  • Instructions — FAQ about Child Support in IdahoPDF
  • 1. Family Law Case Information SheetRTFPDF
  • 2. Petition for Paternity, Custody, Visitation and SupportRTFPDF
  • 3. Summons with OrdersRTFPDF
  • 4. Affidavit Verifying IncomeRTFPDF
  • 5. Shared or Split Custody Child Support Worksheet orRTFPDF
  • 6. Standard Custody Child Support WorksheetRTFPDF
  • 7. Parenting PlanRTFPDF

Step 2 — Serve (Deliver the documents)

Forms
  • 1. Acknowledgement of Service by Respondent orRTFPDF
  • 2. Affidavit of Service with OrdersRTFPDF

Or

Service by Publication (if you cannot find the other parent)
This is the packet you would use to request permission from the court to Serve by Publication in a Family Law case.

  • Instructions — Service by PublicationPDF
  • 1. Motion and Affidavit for Service by PublicationRTFPDF
  • 2. Order for ServiceRTFPDF
  • 3. Summons by PublicationRTFPDF
  • 4. Affidavit of mailing Per Order for PublicationRTFPDF

Step 3 — Responding to a Case

Step A — File a Response to a Petition
  • Instructions — Completing Family Response (With Children)PDF
  • 1. Family Case Response (With Children)RTFPDF
  • 2. Family Law Case Information SheetRTFPDF

See Also Mandatory Disclosure Requirements Below

Step B — Complete Mandatory Disclosures
  • Instructions — Mandatory Child Support Disclosures PDF
  • 1. Petitioner's/Respondent's Mandatory Child Support DisclosuresRTFPDF
  • 2. Certificate of ServiceRTFPDF

Only the Certificate of Service is filed with the court. Do Not File the Disclosures with the court.

Step 4 — Finalizing your case

Finalizing by Default
  • Instructions — Finalizing a Custody or Modification CasePDF
  • Instructions — Completing Decree of Paternity, Custody, Visitation and SupportPDF
  • Instructions — Guidelines for Courtroom BehaviorPDF
  • 1. Motion and Affidavit for DefaultRTFPDF
  • 2. DefaultRTFPDF
  • 3. Decree of Paternity, Custody, Visitation and SupportRTFPDF
  • 4. Child Support Order Transmittal FormRTFPDF
Finalizing by Stipulation

Stipulation means both parties are in agreement and will sign.

  • Instructions — Finalizing a Custody or Modification CasePDF
  • Instructions — Completing Decree of Paternity, Custody, Visitation and SupportPDF
  • 1. Stipulation for Entry of Order, Judgment, or DecreeRTFPDF
  • 2. Decree of Paternity, Custody, Visitation and SupportRTFPDF
  • 3. Child Support Transmittal FormRTFPDF
Genetic Testing Non-H&W Case

Request genetic tests when paternity is at issue in a case where the ID Department of Health & Welfare is not a party to a case.

  • Instructions — Filing a Motion for Genetic TestsPDF
  • 1. Motion for Genetic TestsRTFPDF
  • 2. Notice of Hearing on Motion for Genetic TestsRTFPDF
  • 3. Order for Genetic TestsRTFPDF

Common Idaho

FILING FEES

  • $207Divorce with Children
  • $207Divorce without Children
  • $166Child Custody
  • $166Child Support
  • $166Paternity
  • $154Motion to Reopen or Modify Divorce
  • $216Minor Guardianship
  • $136Answer/Response
  • $166Name Change
  • $166Unlawful Detainer (Eviction for non-payment of rent)
  •  $69Small Claims
  •  $81Small Claims Appeal
  •  $29Change of Venue