# Need advice

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/need-advice/4779>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [July 24, 2007, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/need-advice/4779 "2007-07-24T20:11:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\
**Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/need-advice/4779/1 "2007-07-24T20:11:46Z")

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In order to address custody with the court you will need to file a complaint for Child Custody or if there is already a court order, you will need to file a motion to modify custody. I would begin by calling the clerks office in the county where you live and asking if you have a family court office. If there is a family court office they can assist you in scheduling a hearing after you have filed a complaint or a motion to modify custody. In many counties you will be required to attend custody mediation before the court will allow you to have a hearing on the issue of custody.

Helena M. Nevicosi  
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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**Author:** ![nai\_hue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e56c9b/32.png) [@nai\_hue](https://forum.rosen.com/u/nai_hue)\
**Post date:** [July 24, 2007, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/need-advice/4779/2 "2007-07-24T14:35:06Z")

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I need help on how to take my ex’s to court? Without getting a lawyer. Where do i go get the paper to set a court date. And how dose the process work. I’m trying to get more visitation rights for my kid. Any help would be appreciated.
