Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
I was served with an application and affidavit for default, and dont know how to reply. What happened was the department of economic security petitioned for child support and jugdment for support. Then in response my childs father counter petitioned for child custody and parenting time. He was order to pay child support and we had a court date set in June 2010, that was vacated so I was under the impression his case was canceled. I never filed anything with the court and didn't know I had to reply to anything. What can I do?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Make sure you file a response a.s.a.p.
YOU MUST FILE A RESPONSE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Or, if the additional ten day period has passed, you need to file a "MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT. If you take NO steps, than the Petitioner simply obtains whatever orders they initial asked for, whether you agree with them or not. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.
We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options. This is obviously a very important matter, and you should not go in alone.
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