A. Party 1 may amend the petition without the Court’s permission at any time before Party 2 answers it and after Party 2 has been served process, as long as a copy of the amended petition is delivered to all parties by first class mail. If Party 2 has not been served process, then Party 1 must serve the amended petition in accordance with Section 6-202(C).

B. After Party 2 has answered the petition, the Court may allow Party 1 to change the petition after finding that Party 2 would not be seriously disadvantaged by the amendment. (Res. 2023-04; Res. 2021-43; Res. 2020-60)