Fill and Sign the Petition for Parenting Plan Montanalawhelporg Form

MP-403.12 Notice and Acknowledgment of Service© 2014 Montana Supreme Court and Montana Legal Services Association Page 1 of 4 ____________________________________Name_____________________________________Mailing Address_____________________________________City, State Zip Code_____________________________________Phone Number___________________________E-mail Address (optional)Petitioner appearing without a lawyerMONTANA ____________ JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT _______________ COUNTYIn re the Marriage of:__________________________________, Petitioner (you),and__________________________________, Respondent (your spouse). Case No: _________________________ (leave blank, the clerk will complete) Notice and Request for Acknowledgment of Service of Summons and Petition for Dissolution of Marriage NOTICE To: (your spouse’s name) ______________________________, Respondent:I am serving the following documents according to the rules of civil procedure. You can find the rules at the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4(D)(3)(A):[ ] Summons and Temporary Economic Restraining Order (MP-400)[ ] Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (MP-112)[ ] Petitioner’s Declaration of Income and Expenses (MP-510)[ ] Petitioner’s Proposed Property Distribution (MP-500) [ ]__________________________________________ MP-403.12 Notice and Acknowledgment of Service© 2014 Montana Supreme Court and Montana Legal Services Association Page 2 of 4 You were sent papers in the mail, now what? Why is my name on these papers?You are named in a family law case.A petition to dissolve your marriage was filed in district court. Why did I get these papers in the mail?Your spouse is trying to serve you without having to use a sheriff or other process server. IMPORTANT: Keep a copy of these papers for your records.I don’t want to have a sheriff serve me, what can I do? Fill out the acknowledgment part of this form; Put it in the enclosed stamped return envelope;Return it to your spouse within 21 days after the date it was mailed.What does it mean if I fill out and return the acknowledgment? Filling out and returning the acknowledgment means that you received these papers. It doesn’t mean that you agree with what is in the petition.If I fill out and return the acknowledgement, do I need to do anything else?You must submit a written response to the court and your spouse within 21 days. If you don’t submit a written response, the court may decide against you without you being heard.You must pay a fee to submit your written response, or ask the court to waive the fee if you are low income.What happens if I don’t fill out and return the acknowledgment? If you don’t fill out and return MP-403.12 Notice and Acknowledgment of Service© 2014 Montana Supreme Court and Montana Legal Services Association Page 3 of 4 the acknowledgment within 21 days after it was mailed:o You will be served with these papers by the sheriff or other process server.o You may have to pay the costs of serving you.Where can I get help? You can find a response form and the closest Self Help Law Center at: courts.mt.gov/selfhelp You can find more information at www.MontanaLawHelp.org MP-403.12 Notice and Acknowledgment of Service© 2014 Montana Supreme Court and Montana Legal Services Association Page 4 of 4 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING OR HAND DELIVERY On _______ day of ___________________________, 20___, I sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, or delivered by hand the following documents:[ ] Two copies of this Notice and Acknowledgement of Service by Certified Mail and a stamped return envelope (MP-403)[ ] Summons and Temporary Economic Restraining Order (MP-412)[ ] Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (MP-112)[ ] Petitioner’s Declaration of Assets, Debts, Income and Expenses (MP-510)[ ] Petitioner’s Proposed Property Distribution (MP-500)[ ] __________________________________________[ ] __________________________________________to Respondent at: (mailing address) ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________Date of Signature_______________________________Petitioner SignatureAppearing without a lawyer ______________________________Print Name