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Once you complete your Response, you need to file it with the court and pay a filing fee of $435-$450. If you can't afford the fee, you can ask the court for a fee waiver.

This Guide can help you:

• Understand when you can file a Petition for Custody and Support
• Start a case for custody and support
• Understand your options if your child's other parent started a case for custody and support
• Find free resources for help with the process

Find a specific page or step by step instructions within our Petition for Custody and Support case type section.