Court & Hearings

This Affidavit is blank, so it can be used for many different purposes. For example, if an Order of Protection is filed against you, and you file a petition to re-hear, you can submit an Affidavit to explain the important facts of your side of the story. Another example is if you file a Motion to Relocate in a family case, you may also submit an Affidavit as testimony to tell a family law court why moving to another county or state with your child is in their best interest.

This Affidavit form has the following: 

• A court caption at the top of the page where you will list:
  • The county where the court is located, 
  • The case number, and 
  • The people involved in the case ("parties"). 
• Blank space where you will write the statements and facts that you personally know. 
• A place at the bottom where you will: 
  • Sign and date,
  • Print your name, 
  • Provide your address, and 
  • Provide your phone number.

When you sign the Affidavit, you are swearing under penalty of perjury that everything is true and correct. 

An Affidavit only needs to be notarized in some circumstances.  If you want or need to have your signature notarized, do not sign until you are in front of a notary public. The notary will ask for your photo ID to verify your identity. You can find notaries at most banks, courthouses, and UPS stores have licensed notary services. There may be a small charge for a notary.