How to fill out forms to start a custody and support case. Get the court address in the county where the child lives.Background (1-2 paragraphs): Give the judge more information about your case. What parents and witnesses need to know about character reference letters to the court for child custody. Includes a downloadable sample and template. This guide is designed to help you fill out the forms yourself. It is not intended to provide legal advice nor strategy as to how to complete the case. There are well established methods for getting information before the Court. Forms 1-14: Must be filled out completely. Forms 2-7: Are optional forms.