Counter-Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
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This form is used to file a counter-suit in a case that affects the relationship between a parent and a child. It asks the court to make orders about the child or children listed on the form.
The court describes it as: Use to file a counter-suit for an original SAPCR if no children's custody order exists
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a person who is the respondent in a case wants to file their own suit (a counter-suit) regarding the child or children involved.
Usually filed by the person responding.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a Counter-Petition used to file a counter-suit in a case that affects the parent-child relationship.
- Who fills out this form?
- The person filling out this form is the Respondent and Counter-Petitioner, meaning they are responding to a case and also starting their own case.
- Does this form require a lawyer?
- The form provides notes directing users to get information about filing a paternity case or a modification case if their situation is different.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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