California answer complaint 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the California Answer Complaint (FL-610) in our editor.
  2. Begin by entering your name, address, and telephone number in the designated box at the top left of the form. Ensure all information is accurate for effective communication.
  3. In section 1, indicate your parentage status for each child listed. Check 'Yes' if you agree you are the parent or 'No' if you disagree. If you check 'No', be prepared to request a genetic test.
  4. For section 3, specify your agreement or disagreement with the proposed child support. Attach any relevant financial documents if necessary.
  5. Complete your contact information in section 5 to ensure you receive all court notices. Remember to date and sign the form under penalty of perjury.
  6. Finally, follow instructions for Proof of Service to ensure your Answer is properly served to the local child support agency.

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Usually, the more time that has passed since your answer was due, the more serious the situation, and the more expensive it is to remedy the problem. If our research reveals that the Plaintiff has taken no action, or recourse will be to simply file an answer.
Statewide Fees Superior CourtUnlimitedLimited up to $10,000 Civil Complaint Answer/Response 1st Appearance $435.00 $225.00 Complaint Unlawful Detainer $435.00 $240.00 Answer Unlawful Detainer $435.00 $225.00 Complex case per party $1000.00 15 more rows
Verified Answer Every paragraph of the complaint must be answered, and a verification must be included in the response. When you verify a pleading, you are stating that, under penalty of perjury, you are stating the truth.
The parties may stipulate without leave of court to one 15-day extension beyond the 30-day time period prescribed for the response after service of the initial complaint. The court, on its own motion or on the application of a party, may extend or otherwise modify the times provided in (b)-(d).
If the defendant didnt file a response by the deadline, the next day you can ask the court to end their chance to respond and to rule in your favor. This is called asking for entry of a default. You should file this within 10 days after the deadline to respond passed. California Rules of Court 3.110(g).

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Timelines. The very first thing you need to do is to determine when your response is due. Always check your courts local rules as well as the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Generally, a party served with a complaint must respond within 21 days after being served.

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