What is a demurrer to a complaint?

A demurrer is a response to a pleading that objects to or challenges a pleading filed by an opposing party. The word demur literally means “to object”; a demurrer is the legal document that makes the objection.

When to file a written response to a child support summons?

Ask a lawyer – it’s free! You will need to file a written Answer within 20 days and file the original with the Clerk of court and send a copy to the other party or their attorney.

How to respond to a child support order?

Go to the hearing scheduled on the Notice of Motion (Governmental) ( Form FL-680) or an Order to Show Cause (Governmental) ( Form FL-683 ). Go to court even if you did not have time to fill out and file a Response or other papers. If you do not go, the judge can make a child support order without your input.

When to mail a response to motion to change child support?

If the response is served in person, it must be served at least three days before the hearing. If the response is mailed to the moving party, it must be mailed at least five days before the hearing. You can use our Do-It-Yourself Response to Motion to Change Child Support tool to create your response. Once you have your response, date and sign it.

What happens if I receive a child support petition?

If you have a child, the court believes that it is your legal and moral obligation to support the child and will make you do so with required child support payments. If you receive a child support petition, you must comply with the instructions on the petition. In many cases, you will need to appear in court on a certain date.

Ask a lawyer – it’s free! You will need to file a written Answer within 20 days and file the original with the Clerk of court and send a copy to the other party or their attorney.

How to respond to a petition to modify child support?

If the party who files the Petition decides not to proceed with the case, you may be able to modify child custody, parent-time and child support to your satisfaction only if you include a counterclaim. There is no fee for filing an Answer, but there is a fee for a counterclaim.

How to request hearing time in a child support case?

The Form C is available to request hearing time for your motion in Child Support cases involving the Department of Revenue. Read the instructions carefully! You must file a separate form with the Clerk of Court each time you request hearing time.