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12.983(d)

Answer to Counterpetition

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2015

This form is used to respond to a counterpetition in a paternity case. It asks the person filling it out 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 by a petitioner to respond to a counterpetition filed by the respondent in a paternity case. The person completing it must sign it before a notary public or deputy clerk.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for the Petitioner/Counterrespondent to use when responding to the Respondent's counterpetition in a paternity case.
What must happen after filling out the form?
After completing the form, you must sign it in front of a notary public or deputy clerk. You must then file the original with the court clerk and keep a copy.
Does this form require electronic filing?
The rules require that most documents be filed electronically, but self-represented people have the option to file in other ways.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2015.

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