There are two ways to start a new case filing in GovLink.

• From the GovLink homepage, click New Filing:

• From your Dashboard, click the New Case button at the top right of your screen to launch the filing stepper.

Complete the following steps to submit your filing: 

Step 1: Case

• Enter the PACSES ID and/or Docket ID, if known. 
• The County will default to Montgomery County
• The Court Type, Case Category, and Case Type will auto-populate for you. 
• Click Save to save your progress and exit the wizard to finish later, or click Next to proceed to the Parties Tab

• Click +Add Party to add the Plaintiff and Defendant to the filing.

• Enter Party Details then click Save. 

• Click Next to proceed to the Filing Tab.

Step 3 Filing:

              There are multiple ways to add documents to your filing.

• Drag & Drop your document into the Drop Zone, or click ‘Select File’ to select your files from your system.
• Add template or Packet – click ‘Select File” then Document Library to access available templates and Packets.
  • After adding the document(s) select the Document Type from the drop-down list.
  • Add a description to the description box.
  • The following Actions are available for each document:
    • Edit – Click the Edit icon to make edits on the document.
    • Download – Click the Download icon to download the document to your desktop
    • Sign – Click the Sign icon to insert electronic signatures/initials into the document.
    • Delete – Click the Delete icon to delete an unfiled document.
    • Repeat these steps for as many documents as you need to add.
• Click the Follow icon to turn notifications for this case on or off.
• Click Save to save your progress and exit the wizard. You can come back later to continue your work.
• Click Next to proceed to the Supporting tab

Step 4 Supporting:

Supporting documents are not included in the court filing. 

Supporting documents can be filed without adding any filing documents to your filing. 

1. Drag & drop your document into the Drop Zone or click ‘Select File’ to select your files from your system.
   1. After adding the document(s) select the Document Type from the drop-down list.
   1. Add a description to the description box.
   1. The following Actions are available for each document:
      1. Edit – Click the Edit icon to make edits on the document.
      1. Download – Click the Download icon to download the document to your desktop
      1. Sign – Click the Sign icon to insert electronic signatures/initials into the document.
      1. Delete – Click the Delete icon to delete an unfiled document.
      1. Repeat these steps for as many documents as you need to add.
2. Click the Follow icon to turn notifications for this case on or off.
3. Click Save to save your progress and exit the wizard. You can come back later to continue your work.
4. Click Next to proceed to the Summary tab:

Step 5 Summary:

1. Review the documents you are including in this filing. Click the Prev button if you need to return to the Documents step of the wizard and make any changes.
2. To save your work and exit the Filing Wizard, click Save.
3. If you are ready to file, click the checkbox next to “I consent to sign and submit these documents to Montgomery County Domestic Relations Section.” 
4. Click Submit.