The Document Library

Court Websites Hand You the Basics. Our Library Holds Everything Else.

791 documents and counting: specialized motions, discovery packets, appellate briefs, parenting plans, trial notebooks, and the accountability filings courts never hand out. Every document comes paired with step-by-step guidance for completing, signing, and filing it.

MEMBERS-ONLY LIBRARY — Membership Is Free for Life, For a Limited Time
791 documents15 free samples15 categoriesCustom requests

Every Document Includes

  • Step-by-step fill-out instructions — what goes where, section by section
  • Notarization and signature requirements — who signs, where, and how
  • Required companion forms and attachments — cover sheets, exhibits, add-ons
  • A filing and service checklist — copies, delivery steps, and what happens next

Official Forms, Done Right

The same forms your court expects, with clear instructions, common pitfalls, and practical tips so you complete them confidently the first time.

Motions Courts Don't Hand Out

Specialized motions, packets, and strategic filings that never appear on a court website — drafted for the situations that actually get complicated.

Filing-Ready Guidance

We don't just hand you a PDF. Each document walks you from a blank form to a properly filed and served copy.

Free Samples

Try Before You Join — 15 Free Sample Documents.

Download these and see the quality for yourself. No membership needed. The other 776 unlock when you join.

Ohio · Discovery

Discovery Request to Produce

Download Free PDF ↗
Florida · Guardian ad Litem

Motion to Disqualify Guardian ad Litem

Download Free PDF ↗
California · Guardian ad Litem

Motion to Disqualify Guardian ad Litem

Download Free PDF ↗
Georgia · Paternity

Legitimation Petition with Custody

Download Free PDF ↗
Ohio · Protective Orders

Motion to Modify Protection Order

Download Free PDF ↗
Florida · Evaluations

Motion for Drug & Alcohol Evaluation

Download Free PDF ↗
Texas · Evaluations

Motion for Psychological Evaluation

Download Free PDF ↗
South Carolina · Custody

Emergency Motion for Custody Modification

Download Free PDF ↗
Texas · CPS

DFPS Motion to Dismiss

Download Free PDF ↗
Georgia · Appeals

Appellate Brief Templates

Download Free PDF ↗
Florida · Appeals

Sample Appeals Brief

Download Free PDF ↗
South Carolina · Support

Motion to Modify Temporary Order

Download Free PDF ↗
Texas · Accountability

Complaint to Judicial Commission

Download Free PDF ↗
Florida · Accountability

Fee Arbitration Request

Download Free PDF ↗
California · Accountability

Bar Complaint

Download Free PDF ↗
Inside the Library

Every Document in the Library — Locked Until You Join.

This is the complete shelf list, straight from the Member Document Library. Join free, log in, and download any of them — searchable by state, category, and keyword.

Every title below is members-only. Click any document to join and unlock it.

Georgia

104 documents

Petitions & Complaints (20)

Forms & Filing (3)

Motions (13)

Discovery & Subpoenas (13)

Appeals & Briefs (11)

CPS & Child Welfare (5)

Guardian ad Litem (6)

Protective Orders (TPO) (6)

Custody & Third-Party (5)

Trial Preparation (6)

Parenting Plans (7)

Guides & References (4)

Financial (2)

Settlement Agreements (3)

Florida

152 documents

Petitions & Complaints (19)

Forms & Filing (26)

Motions (15)

Discovery & Subpoenas (16)

Appeals & Briefs (11)

CPS & Child Welfare (15)

Guardian ad Litem (7)

Protective Orders (TPO) (14)

Custody & Third-Party (7)

Trial Preparation (6)

Parenting Plans (3)

Guides & References (6)

Financial (6)

Settlement Agreements (1)

Texas

105 documents

Petitions & Complaints (20)

Forms & Filing (3)

Motions (14)

Discovery & Subpoenas (12)

Appeals & Briefs (6)

CPS & Child Welfare (13)

Guardian ad Litem (6)

Protective Orders (TPO) (8)

Custody & Third-Party (8)

Trial Preparation (5)

Parenting Plans (3)

Guides & References (3)

Financial (1)

Settlement Agreements (3)

California

132 documents

Petitions & Complaints (16)

Forms & Filing (37)

Motions (9)

Discovery & Subpoenas (9)

Appeals & Briefs (15)

CPS & Child Welfare (8)

Guardian ad Litem (9)

Protective Orders (TPO) (5)

Custody & Third-Party (4)

Trial Preparation (5)

Parenting Plans (3)

Guides & References (5)

Financial (6)

Settlement Agreements (1)

Ohio

139 documents

Petitions & Complaints (20)

Forms & Filing (3)

Motions (17)

Discovery & Subpoenas (15)

Appeals & Briefs (14)

CPS & Child Welfare (17)

Guardian ad Litem (8)

Protective Orders (TPO) (5)

Custody & Third-Party (8)

Trial Preparation (7)

Parenting Plans (9)

Guides & References (6)

Financial (6)

Settlement Agreements (4)

South Carolina

58 documents

Petitions & Complaints (2)

Forms & Filing (9)

Motions (9)

Discovery & Subpoenas (2)

Appeals & Briefs (4)

CPS & Child Welfare (1)

Guardian ad Litem (1)

Protective Orders (TPO) (9)

Custody & Third-Party (2)

Trial Preparation (5)

Parenting Plans (5)

Guides & References (1)

Financial (2)

Settlement Agreements (6)

General Forms & Templates

91 documents

Petitions & Complaints (9)

Forms & Filing (17)

Motions (17)

Discovery & Subpoenas (9)

Appeals & Briefs (6)

CPS & Child Welfare (1)

Guardian ad Litem (14)

Custody & Third-Party (11)

Parenting Plans (4)

Guides & References (1)

Financial (2)

Trial Aids & Manuals

10 documents

Unlock All 791 Documents — Join Free →

Member Discussion Boards

Where Members Compare Notes on Judges, GALs & Attorneys.

Every founding state has its own set of member-only discussion rooms. This is where members share their experiences with the judges, Guardians ad Litem, and attorneys in their counties, post transcripts and orders, and build the record together — alongside rooms for divorce, CPS, paternity, appeals, and protective orders.

Discussion rooms are members-only. Join free to read and post.

Georgia Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DFCS
  • Legitimation & Paternity
  • Family Law Appeals
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
  • Temporary Protective Orders
Join to enter the Georgia rooms

Florida Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DCF
  • Paternity
  • Family Law Appeals
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
  • Temporary Protective Orders
Join to enter the Florida rooms

Texas Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DFPS
  • Paternity
  • Family Law Appeals
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
  • Temporary Protective Orders
Join to enter the Texas rooms

California Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • CPS / Child Protective Services
  • Paternity
  • Family Law Appeals
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
  • Temporary Protective Orders
Join to enter the California rooms

Ohio Rooms

6 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • PCSA / CPS
  • Paternity
  • Family Law Appeals
  • Temporary Protective Orders
Join to enter the Ohio rooms

South Carolina Rooms

6 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DSS
  • Paternity
  • Family Law Appeals
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the South Carolina rooms

Virginia Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • CPS / DSS & Juvenile Court
  • Protective Orders
  • Trials, Hearings & Appeals
  • Paternity & Parentage
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the Virginia rooms

Illinois Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DCFS / CPS
  • Protective Orders
  • Trials, Hearings & Appeals
  • Paternity & Parentage
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the Illinois rooms

Kansas Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DCF / CPS
  • Protective Orders
  • Trials, Hearings & Appeals
  • Paternity & Parentage
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the Kansas rooms

Missouri Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • Children's Division / CPS
  • Protective Orders
  • Trials, Hearings & Appeals
  • Paternity & Parentage
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the Missouri rooms

North Carolina Rooms

6 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DSS / CPS
  • Protective Orders (50B)
  • Paternity & Parentage
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the North Carolina rooms

Washington Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DCYF / CPS
  • Protection Orders
  • Trials, Hearings & Appeals
  • Paternity & Parentage
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the Washington rooms

Tennessee Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DCS / CPS
  • Protective Orders
  • Trials, Hearings & Appeals
  • Paternity & Parentage
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the Tennessee rooms

Colorado Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • DHS / CPS
  • Protective Orders
  • Trials, Hearings & Appeals
  • Paternity & Parentage
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the Colorado rooms

Michigan Rooms

7 rooms
  • Judges, GALs & Court Officials
  • Divorce & Child Custody
  • CPS / MDHHS
  • Protective Orders (PPO)
  • Trials, Hearings & Appeals
  • Paternity & Parentage
  • Grandparent & Third-Party Custody
Join to enter the Michigan rooms

Every state also shares The FLE Interstate Community, the all-states member lounge. Have a story about a judge, GAL, or attorney? Email it to records@thefamilylawexchange.com and post it in your state's Judges, GALs & Court Officials room. Bring the documents: transcripts, orders, GAL reports, and invoices.

Where We Serve

15 States — and the Official Forms Are Always Free.

We believe everyone should have free access to the basic forms the law requires, membership or not. Below are our state guides, and direct links to every state's official forms portal.

Our State Guides & Walkthroughs

Official State Forms Portals — Free for Everyone

How It Works

From Download to Filing, One Step at a Time.

1

Select Your State

Choose your state to see documents specific to your jurisdiction.

2

Download & Review

Get the document plus its step-by-step completion guide.

3

Complete & Sign

Follow the instructions for signatures, notarization, and attachments.

4

File & Serve

Use the checklist to file correctly and serve every party.

Don't See the Document You Need? Ask for It.

Members can request specialized documents for their jurisdiction and situation. Updates and additions are made daily, and member requests drive what gets built next.

The Whole Library. Free for Life, For a Limited Time.

Join now and keep full access to all 791 documents, the discussion rooms, the courses, Record Room AI™, and the Court Companion Program — free when you join, and free for life.

Join Now →

Things to know before joining →

The Family Law Exchange provides educational templates and resources. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. For advice about your specific case, consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Nine More States — New in the Library

Every document below is inside the member library, formatted to its state’s courts, with procedure notes throughout. Membership is free for life.

Virginia

Worksheets & Letters (2)

Pleadings & Petitions (4)

Enforcement & Modification (2)

Discovery, Parenting & Settlement (4)

Getting Started (1)

Grandparent & Third-Party (1)

Court Accountability (3)

Appeals (2)

Missouri

Worksheets & Letters (2)

Pleadings & Petitions (3)

Enforcement & Modification (2)

Discovery, Parenting & Settlement (4)

Getting Started (1)

Grandparent & Third-Party (1)

Court Accountability (3)

Appeals (2)

Illinois

Worksheets & Letters (2)

Pleadings & Petitions (3)

Enforcement & Modification (2)

Discovery, Parenting & Settlement (4)

Getting Started (1)

Grandparent & Third-Party (1)

Court Accountability (3)

Appeals (2)

Kansas

Worksheets & Letters (2)

Pleadings & Petitions (3)

Enforcement & Modification (2)

Discovery, Parenting & Settlement (4)

Getting Started (1)

Grandparent & Third-Party (1)

Court Accountability (3)

Appeals (2)

North Carolina

Worksheets & Letters (2)

Pleadings & Petitions (4)

Enforcement & Modification (2)

Discovery, Parenting & Settlement (4)

Getting Started (1)

Grandparent & Third-Party (1)

Court Accountability (3)

Appeals (2)

Washington

Worksheets & Letters (2)

Pleadings & Petitions (3)

Enforcement & Modification (2)

Discovery, Parenting & Settlement (4)

Getting Started (1)

Grandparent & Third-Party (1)

Court Accountability (3)

Appeals (2)

Tennessee

Worksheets & Letters (2)

Pleadings & Petitions (3)

Enforcement & Modification (2)

Discovery, Parenting & Settlement (4)

Getting Started (1)

Grandparent & Third-Party (1)

Court Accountability (3)

Appeals (2)

Colorado

Worksheets & Letters (2)

Pleadings & Petitions (3)

Enforcement & Modification (2)

Discovery, Parenting & Settlement (4)

Getting Started (1)

Grandparent & Third-Party (1)

Court Accountability (3)

Appeals (2)

Michigan

Worksheets & Letters (2)

Pleadings & Petitions (4)

Enforcement & Modification (2)

Discovery, Parenting & Settlement (4)

Getting Started (1)

Grandparent & Third-Party (1)

Court Accountability (3)

Appeals (2)

All States — Worksheets, Letters & Guides

Universal Documents (12)

Click Here to Report Your Guardian ad Litem, Judge, or Attorney for Our DatabaseJoin Our Community to Share Your Story