Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
On May 14, 2010, my daughter, in Massachusetts, was served a complaint regarding a custody issue, with the response date being May 27. I am under the impression that at least 30 days must be given to the defendant for a response. Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
A Defendant has 20 days from the date of the service of the summons to file an answer or counterclaim to the complaint. If your daughter is interested in a free consultation with a family law attorney, you can contact me at 617-523-3200 or via email at [email protected] to schedule a convenient time.
Thank you,
A Judge has the power to shorten the time period to respond to a complaint. You should read the papers carefully to see when the response is due. I suggest that your daughter consult an attorney on this matter.
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