Respondent's Waiver of Service Only [In Suit Challenging Acknowledgment / Denial of Paternity]
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This form is used by a person who is being sued in a case about challenging a parentage acknowledgment. It allows that person to formally agree to certain court procedures and waive their right to certain types of official notice.
The court describes it as: A person sued in a case to challenge acknowledgement or denial of paternity can file this if they wish to waive service.
Where this fits in a case
RespondStage: Respond
This form is used by a respondent in a legal case that questions who the legal father of a child is. The instructions advise the person to wait until at least one day after the initial filing before signing it.
Usually filed by the person responding.
Common questions
- Who should fill out this form?
- The form is for the Respondent, which is the person being sued in the case about challenging parentage. You must fill it out completely and include your address.
- Do I need a lawyer to use this form?
- The form includes warnings that this is a complicated area of law, and it advises the person to talk to an attorney.
- What do I need to do after filling it out?
- The form must be signed in front of a notary, and then you must give the signed waiver to the Petitioner or file it with the court clerk.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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