Respondent's Answer [In Suit Challenging Acknowledgment / Denial of Paternity]
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This form is a written answer that a person files when they are sued in a case about challenging who the legal father of a child is. It asks the court to make a decision about paternity.
The court describes it as: A response filed by a person who has been sued in a case to challenge acknowledgement/denial of paternity.
Where this fits in a case
RespondStage: Respond
This form is used by a person who has been sued in a case that questions an existing Acknowledgment of Paternity.
Usually filed by the person responding.
Common questions
- Who should fill out this form?
- The form is for the Respondent, which is the person who is responding to the lawsuit. It asks the Respondent to provide their personal information.
- What does the form ask the court to decide?
- The form allows the Respondent to state whether they believe they are the genetic father, or they can ask the court to make other requests regarding the child's father. The form also includes a section for the Respondent to sign and date.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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