After the Claimant has served the Notice of Family Claim, the Respondent has 30 days to file a Response to Family Claim.

If you and the Claimant have worked out all the issues and have come to an agreement, you may decide not to file a response to allow the claim move forward uncontested. However if you disagree with any aspect of the claim, it is important to file a Response to Family Claim if you do not want orders made against you or in your absence. If someone serves you with court documents, do not ignore them. Take steps immediately.

Counterclaim

The Respondent may also want to file a Counterclaim within 30 days of being served the Notice of Family Claim A counterclaim is a claim in which the Respondent seeks orders against the Claimant.