Paperwork First Sort

A simple sorting guide for the night when the papers are the problem.

Pile one - orders and notices
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- Court notices, orders, parenting plans, support orders, deadlines, and anything with an official date or signature.
- This pile usually matters first because it tells you what doorway is already active.

Pile two - support and stability records
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- Housing notices, lease papers, utility notices, school records, child-care notes, medical records, or support paperwork that explain the strain on the family.
- Keep only what helps explain the next practical question.

Pile three - timeline and communication notes
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- Your own short timeline, contact notes, missed exchanges, unanswered requests, or clinic notes.
- Do not turn this into a wall of text. Keep it short enough to use.

After the first sort
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- Put the next hearing date, call date, or deadline on the top of the folder.
- Use the plain-English guide if the wording itself is blocking you.
- Use the Family Hub or call-notes sheet when you are ready for the next doorway.