Motion for School Choice – Minor Children

Motion for School Choice – Minor Children

Complete this for school choice motions involving minor children, including UCCJEA declaration and best-interest analysis.
NRS240A DISCLOSURE - Read Carefully

I, DEBORAH BARNHART, DOING BUSINESS AS DPS OF NORTHERN NEVADA, AM NOT AN ATTORNEY IN THE STATE OF NEVADA. I AM NOT AUTHORIZED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION. I MAY NOT ACCEPT FEES FOR GIVING LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Current Case Information

Provide details about the current court case.
Case Number
County and State
Title of Last Order
Date of Last Order
Party Information

Information about the parties involved in the case.
Filing Party Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Filing Party Role*
Other Party Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Other Party Role*
Are the parties joint petitioners?*

YesNo
Contact Details for Filing Party

Provide contact information for the filing party.
Physical Address (Filing Party)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different) – Filing Party

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Phone / Cell (Filing Party)*

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address (Filing Party)*
example@example.com
Contact Details for Other Party

Provide contact information for the other party.
Physical Address (Other Party)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different) – Other Party

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Phone / Cell (Other Party)*

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address (Other Party)*
example@example.com
Attorney Information for Opposing Party

Complete if the other party is represented by an attorney.
Is the other party represented by an attorney?*

YesNo
Attorney Name (Opposing Party)

First NameLast Name
Attorney Firm Name
Attorney Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Attorney Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Attorney Email Address
example@example.com
Child/ren's Information

Provide information for each minor child involved in this matter.
Child Details*
Current School Details (for each child)*
Proposed School(s) by Filing Party (for each child)*
Other Parent’s Preferred School(s) (for each child)*
Attempt to Resolve Prior to Filing

Information about any attempts to resolve the school choice issue before filing this motion.
Did you attempt to resolve the school choice issue with the other party prior to filing?*

YesNo
If yes, please describe when attempts were made, how you attempted to resolve the issue, what efforts were made, and why an agreement was not reached.
If no, please explain why attempts to resolve would have been futile or harmful.
Best-Interest Analysis

Provide detailed responses to the following questions to assist the court in determining the best interests of the child(ren).
Reason for selecting the proposed school(s):*
Comparison between your proposed school(s) and the other parent’s preferred school(s):*
Is the child of sufficient age and maturity to express a preference? If so, what are the child’s wishes?*
Describe the children’s educational needs and how each school meets those needs:*
Describe the curriculum, teaching methods, and quality of instruction at each school:*
Describe the child’s past scholastic achievements and predicted performance at your proposed school(s) and the other parent’s school(s):*
Describe the child’s medical needs, if any, and how each school can meet those needs:
Describe the child’s extracurricular and curricular interests and each school’s ability to support them:
Describe the potential impact of changing schools on the child’s academic progress:*
Describe the child’s ability to adapt to a new environment:*
Describe the commute length and logistics for each school:*
Would enrollment at either school likely alienate the child(ren) from the other parent? Please explain:
Explain why your school choice is in the child(ren)’s best interests:*
Are there any additional factors the court should consider?
UCCJEA Declaration

Provide information required by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
Does any person other than the parties claim custody or visitation rights to the child(ren)? If yes, please provide details.
Are there any other custody or visitation cases involving the child(ren)? If yes, provide state, court name, case number, and dates of orders.
Are there any other proceedings that could affect custody or school choice (e.g., domestic violence, adoption, dependency, guardianship)? If yes, please provide details.
NRS240A DISCLOSURE - Read Carefully

Please review and confirm the information below.
I, DEBORAH BARNHART, DOING BUSINESS AS DPS OF NORTHERN NEVADA, AM NOT AN ATTORNEY IN THE STATE OF NEVADA. I AM NOT AUTHORIZED TO GIVE LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION. I MAY NOT ACCEPT FEES FOR GIVING LEGAL ADVICE OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION.*

I understand that Deborah Barnhart, dba DPS of Northern Nevada, is not an attorney and is acting solely as a legal document preparer.
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
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Motion for School Choice – Minor Children

NRS240A DISCLOSURE - Read Carefully

Current Case Information

Party Information

Contact Details for Filing Party

Contact Details for Other Party

Attorney Information for Opposing Party

Child/ren's Information

Attempt to Resolve Prior to Filing

Best-Interest Analysis

UCCJEA Declaration

NRS240A DISCLOSURE - Read Carefully