Legal Combined Petition

LEGAL COMBINED PETITION

In the Court of County, State of . Case Number:

Petitioner Name: Petitioner Address:

Respondent Name: Respondent Address:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Petitioner is an individual whose current address and identifying information are set forth above and who asserts that jurisdiction is proper in this court under applicable statutes and rules; and

WHEREAS, Respondent is an individual whose current address and identifying information are set forth above and who, upon service, will be given notice of the relief sought herein; and

WHEREAS, Petitioner seeks combined relief in a single filing to address all claims, requests for temporary and permanent orders, and declaratory relief that arise from the facts set forth below.

NOW THEREFORE, Petitioner alleges and requests the Court as follows:

1. JURISDICTION AND VENUE

1.1. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this petition pursuant to the applicable statutes and rules because Petitioner or Respondent resides in this jurisdiction and the events giving rise to this Petition occurred in this jurisdiction. Petitioner has resided in this State since .

1.2. Venue is proper in this county because the acts complained of occurred in this county and/or the parties maintain their principal places of residence here.

2. PARTIES

2.1. Petitioner: , date of birth .

2.2. Respondent: , date of birth .

3. STATEMENT OF FACTS

3.1. Petitioner states the following material facts that support the claims in this Petition. These facts are set forth concisely but with sufficient detail to permit Respondent to understand the nature of the allegations:

4. CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, AND RELIEF SOUGHT

4.1. Petitioner asserts the following claims and requests the corresponding relief. Petitioner checks all categories that apply and provides particulars where requested.

Dissolution/Termination of Relationship or Agreement

Custody/Parental Responsibilities (if applicable)

Child/Spousal Support — Amount requested: $

Injunctive Relief — describe relief sought:

Declaratory Judgment — specific declaration sought:

5. TEMPORARY RELIEF

5.1. Petitioner requests that the Court issue temporary and emergency orders as necessary to preserve the rights and safety of the parties pending final determination, including:

Temporary custody/parenting time

Temporary support in the amount of $

Ex parte relief (emergency relief without prior notice) and accompanying justification:

6. SERVICE AND NOTICE

6.1. Service of process should be made on Respondent at the following address:

6.2. Notices and communications concerning this Petition should be served on Petitioner at:

7. PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that the Court enter judgment and orders granting the following relief:

a. The relief specified in Section 4 above as checked and particularized;

b. Temporary orders as requested in Section 5, including immediate orders necessary to protect the parties and any minor children;

c. An award of costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees to Petitioner in an amount to be determined by the Court; and

d. Such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper under law.

8. VERIFICATION

I, , declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of this State that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed on at .

9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Governing Law: This Petition shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which this Court sits.

Entire Agreement: This Petition, together with any orders entered hereon, constitutes the entire statement of Petitioner’s claims and requests for relief and supersedes any prior written or oral statements relating to the same subject matter.

Severability: If any provision of this Petition is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

Amendments: Petitioner reserves the right to amend or supplement this Petition to allege additional facts or seek further relief as discovery or subsequent events may require.

Waiver: No waiver of any provision of this Petition shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving compliance.

Counterparts: This Petition may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

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