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Linn Co unty Form M odificat ion-4A: Packet 5 General Instructions.wpd (1/06)
Packet 5 General Instructions
Change of Custody, Parenting Time and Child Support
Notice about these instructions and forms.
These instructions are not a complete statement of the law. They cover basic procedure for uncomplicated modification
(changed) cases. Neither the Court nor Court Staff are permitted to give legal advice. For legal information, please talk to a
lawyer, visit your local law library and/or refer to the “Additional Resources” section on the last page of these instructions.
The instructions may refer to some forms not included in this packet.. You may get the forms by clicking on the form
name if you are using the Internet at: http://www.ojd.state.or.us/linn-circuit under CONTENTS go into FORMS. Linn County
Court also has the forms available in Room 107.
Linn County Court has local rules, programs and procedures that may not be explained in these instructions. Please
refer to the “Linn County Supplementary Local Court Rules.”
If you have a question about a form you cannot locate, you should consult your local court which may have the form
available.
This set of forms and instructions will allow you to file for and obtain a modification (change). Please read the
“Information “on Modification (Change) Forms” sheet before you go any further to make sure this is the right set of
forms for you.
The instructions are broken down into three basic steps. The forms that go with each step are listed below.
Steps
1. Starting your Case
Ex Parte Motion for Order to Show Cause Regarding Supplemental Judgment Modifying
Custody/Parenting Time/Child Support
Affidavit in Support of Motion for Order to Show Cause re: Supplemental Judgment Modifying
Custody/Parenting Time/Child Support
Order to Show Cause Regarding Supplemental Judgment Modifying
Custody/Parenting Time/Child Support - Written Response Required
Certificate of Document Preparation
Certificate of Mailing to the Division of Child Support, Dep