Family Case Response And Counterclaim (With Children) {CAO FL 3-5}

CAO FL 3-5 - FAMILY CASE RESPONSE AND COUNTERCLAIM (WITH CHILDREN). This form is used in the State of Idaho when a person (the respondent) is replying to a divorce or family law petition that involves minor children. It serves two primary purposes: first, to provide a formal response to each paragraph of the original petition, indicating which statements are admitted, partially admitted, denied, or require more information; and second, to allow the respondent to assert their own claims (counterclaims) regarding the divorce, child custody, child support, and related matters. The form includes detailed information about the children involved, including their current living arrangements, prior custody cases, and whether anyone other than the parents claims custody or visitation rights. It also allows the respondent to request the court to dismiss the original petition or raise affirmative defenses. In the counterclaim section, the respondent provides facts about residency, the marriage, the grounds for divorce (typically irreconcilable differences), and issues related to the children, such as legal and physical custody, parenting time, and support obligations. The form allows the respondent to request specific child support arrangements, adjustments for shared parenting time, division of costs for health insurance and childcare, and the handling of out-of-pocket medical expenses. It ensures compliance with Idaho's legal requirements for jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and mandates full disclosure of any existing child support orders, related cases, and any third-party involvement in the children’s lives. www.FormsWorkflow.com