Instructions for Notice-Motion to Move Case Forward

NOTE: These instructions are ONLY for couples who live in Louisville-Jefferson County. These instructions are part of the Self-Help Divorce series.

Download the Notice-Motion to Move Case Forward and instructions (Word format)

This form is to be filed with the Court if, during the process of the divorce, your case is not moving forward as it should according to the instructions provided with this packet of information.

If you have any questions regarding your legal rights, have difficulty filling out this form, or have trouble following any of the specific instructions that accompany this form, you may want to consult an attorney.

Fill in the Motion as follows:

  1. Fill in the Civil Action Number listed on the Petition. This is the number given to you by the Family Court Clerk.

  2. Fill in your name.

  3. Fill in your spouse's name. Fill in the blanks and/or check the appropriate boxes in the form.

  4. Sign your name.

  5. Print your full address, including street number, street name, city, state and zip code.

  6. Print your telephone number.

  7. Go to the section entitled "Certification" and print the name of the other party in the action. Then, on the lines provided, fill in that person's complete address, including the street number, street address, city, state and zip code. Also, fill in the area code and telephone number of the person.

  8. Sign your name and fill in the date.

YOU MUST PROVIDE THE FULL NAME AND CORRECT ADDRESS OF THE OTHER PERSON INVOLVED IN THIS ACTION. By signing the "Certification" section of this document, you are "promising" to the Court that the information you have provided regarding the name, address and telephone number of the other party is correct. If you do not know the address, put the last known address and write "last known" in parentheses. If you know no address write "unknown."

Take the original to the Office of the Clerk of Jefferson County Family Court located at 700 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Present the original to the Clerk. The Clerk will assign a date when your motion will be called by the judge. The Clerk will fill in the information on the original motion. You will be required to pay for a copy for you and a copy to be sent to the other party. The Clerk will give you back both copies. Keep one for your records and to remind you of the date. The Clerk will direct you to the mailroom so that you can mail the other photocopy to the other party.

YOU MUST MAIL A COPY OF THE DOCUMENT TO THE OTHER PERSON INVOLVED IN THIS ACTION.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE HEARING AT THE DATE AND TIME GIVEN TO YOU BY THE CLERK.