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Pro Se Answer and Affirmative Defenses       
 (Pro Se means you do not have an attorney)

Temporary Restraining Order/Injunction:
You are responsible for selecting the appropriate Petition.  The Clerk of Courts cannot "tell" you which one to file. Depending on the Petition chosen, you may be required to pay a filing fee of $164.50 and the cost of service on the respondent.

  Petition-Domestic Violence
    Restraining Order

  Petition-Harassment Restraining Order
  Petition-Child Abuse Restraining Order
  Petition-Individual at Risk Restraining Order

Upon the expiration of the Injunction, you may petition the court for return of firearms surrendered as part of the injunction.  A search will be conducted prior to return of any firearms to verify you are eligible to receive them. 
   Petition for Return of Firearms (Injunction Related only)

  Petition to Dismiss Injunction by Petitioner
   Petitions to Dismiss an Injunction are not taken lightly. Filing a petition for dismissal does not guarantee you the injunction will be vacated.

Name Changes:  Filing fee per person $164.50.
 Petition for Name Change   (14 yrs or older)
 Petition for Name change    (under 14 years) 

Liens:  
Prime Contractor  Filing fee is $5.00, Docketing Fee is $5.00.
Sub Contractor     Filing fee is $5.00, Docketing Fee is $5.00.

Utility Lien Filing fee is $5.00.