Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
My husband received a summons for paternity and support it states you are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend in the above entilted action, in the above entitled court within twnety days. what does he need to do first (20days) to not default
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In order to not default, he must file an Answer to the Paternity Complaint. There are forms and instructions available at www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov, self-service center, forms, family law forms. He should also speak with an attorney as soon as possible to discuss his options as well as his rights and obligations if he is, in fact, the biological father of the child.
He must file a response in order to avoid a default. If you do not want to do it through the self service forms, but cannot afford an attorney, feel free to give me a call and I can give you some information on using a paralegal.
If there is another attorney involved, give him or her a call but be careful about "trusting" him or her too much. Get everything in writing. If paternity is an issue, then ensure you have a paternity test as well.
He MUST file a response.
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