Paternity Answer
Response + E-Filing when served with paternity
About This Service
You've been served with a paternity petition—you have 20 days to respond or risk a default judgment. We'll prepare and e-file your Answer to protect your rights and ensure your voice is heard in the custody and support determination.
What's Included
Ideal For
- Respondents served with paternity papers
- Those who agree with proposed terms but want to participate
- Anyone needing to respond within 20-day deadline
Common Questions
What happens if I don't respond?
If you fail to respond within 20 days, the petitioner can request a default judgment. This means the court may grant everything they asked for without your input.
Can I dispute that I'm the father?
Yes. If you believe you're not the father, state this in your Answer and request DNA testing. The court will order testing before making any custody or support orders.
What if I want different custody/support terms?
If you want to request your own terms, you need a Counterpetition in addition to the Answer. See our Paternity Counterpetition service.
+ $11.76 processing fee
Not included: Court filing fees, process server fees, notary fees, and other third-party costs are paid separately and are not included in this price.
A payment processing fee (2.9% + $0.30) will be added at checkout as a separate line item.
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