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Petition For Custody And Support Of Minor Children - This action may be filed by
married or unmarried parents to obtain custody and support orders without filing a
dissolution of marriage/legal separation or nullity action, if the parents of the minor children
are married, or without filing an action to establish a parental relationship, if the parents of
the minor children are unmarried. This action is limited and can only be used in certain
situations by a married or unmarried parent. This action does not deal with property or
marital status, if the parents are married, or establish a parental relationship, if the parents
are unmarried. To address these other issues, the married parents would need to file an
action requesting a dissolution of marriage/legal separation or nullity action. Unmarried
parents need to file an action to establish the parental relationship.

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