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Motion to Continue

Request to reschedule a hearing, with the reason, the current date, and diligence/good-cause language.

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[Petitioner] v. [Respondent]

[Court name]

Case No. [Case number]

MOTION TO CONTINUE HEARING

Self-Represented Party, self-represented, respectfully requests that the Court continue the hearing currently set for [current hearing date] to a later date, and states as follows:

Current Setting

  1. A hearing on [matter to be heard] is currently set for [current hearing date].

Reason for the Request

  1. [Explain plainly why you need more time — e.g. newly received discovery, a scheduling conflict, illness, or the need to retain counsel. Be specific and factual.]
  1. This request is made in good faith and not for the purpose of delay. [If you have asked the other party whether they agree, say so here and state their position.]

Request

  1. Self-Represented Party requests that the hearing be continued to [proposed new date, or 'a date convenient to the Court'], or to such other date as the Court directs.

Dated: [Date]

_______________________________

[Your full name]

Self-Represented Party, self-represented

[Address]

[Phone] · [Email]