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12.903(d)

Answer to Counterpetition

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2018

This form is used by a petitioner to formally respond to a counterpetition filed by the respondent. It asks the court for the petitioner to state whether they agree with, disagree with, or lack information about the claims made in the counterpetition.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used when a petitioner needs to answer to a counterpetition that has been filed against them in a family law case. The instructions mention that the form must be signed before a notary public or deputy clerk.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should use this form?
This form should be used by a petitioner to respond to the respondent’s counterpetition.
What must happen after filling out this form?
After completing the form, you must sign it in front of a notary public or deputy clerk. You must also file the original with the court clerk.
How long do I have to file this?
You have 20 days to answer after being served with the other party’s counterpetition.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2018.

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