How can a petition be filed with the court?

Question

Without a lawyer.

Answer 1

You can always represent yourself. But you will need to learn the proper procedures and the way motions and claims need to be presented.

If the case does not yet exist, you would need to file a complaint, which sets forth the legal basis for your action, and which alleges (makes an assertion of) the facts necessary to support that claim. As part of that claim, you would then include the "prayer for relief" which is what you are asking the court to do. Some courts provide forms for simple claims.

If the case (claim) has already been filed, then your petition would be in the form of a motion. You would need to include the caption block identifying the case name, the notice of motion, and then the memorandum of points and authority providing the legal foundation for why the court should grant your motion.

All of these would need to be filed according to the procedurals rules of court, which vary by state and by court.

Answer 2

You go to the court house and ask the clerk how you file a claim. It varies from state to state, city to city. You can also call the court house of look at their website. If you need legal help, I'll happily take a look. You can email me.
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