Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia, Hearing Request Form Instructions
This form contains 41 fields organized into 13 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Case Information | ||
| Plaintiff/Petitioner Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the Plaintiff or Petitioner for this case.
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| Civil Action Number | Text |
Provide the unique Civil Action Number associated with this case.
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| Defendant/Respondent Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the Defendant or Respondent for this case.
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| Divorce with minor children | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the divorce case involves minor children. Fill only if 'Divorce' is selected.
Depends on:
Divorce
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| Divorce without minor children | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the divorce case does not involve minor children. Fill only if 'Divorce' is selected.
Depends on:
Divorce
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| Legitimation | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the case type is Legitimation.
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| Divorce Options | ||
| Visitation | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the modification being requested relates to visitation. Fill only if 'Modification' is selected.
Depends on:
Modification
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| Alimony | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the modification being requested relates to alimony. Fill only if 'Modification' is selected.
Depends on:
Modification
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| Domestic Contempt Issues | ||
| Motion Hearing | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are requesting a hearing for a specific motion related to domestic contempt issues.
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| Temporary Hearing | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are requesting a temporary hearing for domestic contempt actions, which is available only for certain domestic actions.
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| Final Hearing | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you are requesting a final hearing to resolve the domestic contempt issues in your case.
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| Child Support | Radiobutton |
Check this box if child support is one of the domestic contempt issues that needs to be determined at the temporary or final hearing.
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| Final Hearing Details | ||
| Mediation Date | Date |
Provide the date the case was mediated. Fill only if 'Case Mediated Status' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Case Mediated Status
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| Case Mediated Status | Combobox |
Indicate whether your case has been mediated (Yes or No).
Yes
No
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| Jury Trial Requested Status | Combobox |
Indicate whether either party has requested a jury trial (Yes or No).
Yes
No
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| On the next available docket, even if multiple cases are scheduled before your case | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you prefer your case to be placed on the next available docket, even if it means other cases are scheduled before yours.
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| On the next docket that your case can be in the first five cases on the docket | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you prefer your case to be placed on the next docket in one of the first five available slots.
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| Issues to be Determined | ||
| On the next docket that your case can be in the first five cases on the docket | Radiobutton |
Check this box if you want your case placed on the next docket in which it can be among the first five cases.
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| Modification Issues | ||
| Visitation | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the domestic contempt case involves issues related to visitation. Fill only if 'Domestic Contempt' is selected.
Depends on:
Domestic Contempt
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| Child custody | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the domestic contempt case involves issues related to child custody. Fill only if 'Domestic Contempt' is selected.
Depends on:
Domestic Contempt
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| Child support | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the domestic contempt case involves issues related to child support. Fill only if 'Domestic Contempt' is selected.
Depends on:
Domestic Contempt
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| Alimony | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the domestic contempt case involves issues related to alimony. Fill only if 'Domestic Contempt' is selected.
Depends on:
Domestic Contempt
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| Motion Hearing Details | ||
| Possession of Marital Residence | Radiobutton |
Check this box if possession of the marital residence is an issue that needs to be determined at the temporary or final hearing.
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| Motion Description | Text |
Provide a description or title of the motion being filed. Fill only if 'Motion Hearing' is selected.
Depends on:
Motion Hearing
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| Date Motion Filed | Date |
Enter the date the motion was filed. Fill only if 'Motion Hearing' is selected.
Depends on:
Motion Hearing
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| Opposing Party Attorney | ||
| Opposing Party Attorney Name | Text |
Please provide the full name of the attorney representing the opposing party.
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| Child support | Radiobutton |
Check if you are seeking modification of child support. Fill only if the 'Modification' is 'Yes'. Fill only if 'Modification' is selected.
Depends on:
Modification
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| Other Civil Action Details | ||
| Other Civil Action | Radiobutton |
Check this box if your case is an Other Civil Action and provide details in the 'Please identify' field.
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| Requesting Party Information | ||
| Requesting Party Name | Text |
Provide the full name of the party requesting the hearing.
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| Requesting Party Attorney | Text |
Enter the full name of the attorney representing the requesting party, if applicable.
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| Other Civil Action | Radiobutton |
Check this box if your case is an Other Civil Action and you will identify its nature.
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| Modification | Radiobutton |
Check this box if your case involves a Modification of a previous order.
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| Time Estimate Per Side | ||
| Estimated Time Per Side | Number |
Please enter the estimated time, in hours, that each side will take to present their case.
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| Type of Action | ||
| Modification - Child custody | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the modification action in your case involves child custody. Fill only if 'Modification' is selected.
Depends on:
Modification
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| Divorce | Radiobutton |
Check this box if your case is a divorce action.
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| Domestic Contempt | Radiobutton |
Check this box if your case is a domestic contempt action.
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| Domestic Contempt - Alimony | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the domestic contempt action in your case involves alimony.
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| Domestic Contempt - Other | Radiobutton |
Check this box if the domestic contempt action in your case involves an issue not specifically listed and write the specific issue on the line provided.
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| Type of Hearing | ||
| Alimony | Radiobutton |
Check this box if alimony is an issue that needs to be determined at the temporary or final hearing.
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| Payment of household expenses | Radiobutton |
Check this box if payment of household expenses is an issue that needs to be determined at the temporary or final hearing.
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| Attorney Fees | Radiobutton |
Check this box if attorney fees are an issue that needs to be determined at the temporary or final hearing.
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