This booklet provides information about Child Support Services and explains how to apply for services.

The attached packet contains templates you can use to file an Ex Parte Emergency Custody Motion in your child custody or divorce case. 

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Interactive Forms

Interactive forms are free to low income people in Idaho with certain family law issues. Interactive forms allow a person to input information which automatically enters into the appropriate forms. Interactive forms are available on the Idaho Guide & File website.  Click "Start Your Legal Process" to to generate forms you can use to e-file or print to file in person at your local courthouse.

Fillable PDF Forms

Fillable PDF forms are also available if you prefer not use to the interactive forms process. You may find fillable PDF forms and instructions here: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/. Please click on the "Forms" tab in the top-right corner and then select the type of issue you are having (such as divorce, custody, or change of custody) and it will bring you to the appropriate forms for that issue. Don't forget to view the instructions for each form before filing out the forms.

Fee Waiver Forms

In addition to your family law forms, you may want to consider filing for a fee waiver with the court if you cannot avoid the filing fees for your case. You can find instructions and forms regarding filing a fee waiver at the bottom of this webpage: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Forms/civil

By helping parents meet their obligations, Child Support Services enhances the well-being of children, promotes positive parental involvement, and improves the self-sufficiency of families. Child Support Services can help make sure children receive financial and medical support from both parents in a variety of ways.

The attached PDFs describe the Idaho child custody court process generally and in more detail for custody and divorces with minor children cases. These PDFs show the stages of a court case you will go through before the judge enters an order regarding a divorce with custody, visitation, and/or child support or a custody, visitation, and/or child support judgment.

Attached is a Word.doc template for a Motion for Temporary Orders for temporary custody, visitation, and/or support in a pending family law matter. You may use this template to draft your own motion. 

Please review the advice and additional documents needed for this motion in the Temporary Orders Packet, created by Idaho Legal Aid Services, the Idaho Law Foundation, and the Women's and Children's Alliance, attached. 

Idaho Legal Aid Services will hold a pre-filing workshop for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to provide assistance in filling out forms associated with divorce, custody, child support and protection orders. The event will be held at the Ada County Victim Services Center, 417 S 6th Street, Boise from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on July 11, 2024.  Call 208-577-4400 to RSVP.