Opening & Answering a Divorce or Other Family Law Case in Tampa Bay, FL.

If you’ve been served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (divorce papers), paternity action or if you need to open a family law case in Tampa Bay, it can be highly beneficial to consult with a family law attorney. Although you aren’t required to have an attorney, filing and responding to family law petitions can be an arduous process.

Deadlines When Answering a Family Law Petition

You have 20 days to file an answer or answer and counterpetition to the other party’s petition. A copy of this form, along with all of the other forms required with this answer and counterpetition, must be mailed or hand delivered to the other party in your case.

If you have questions about this or any other family law matter, reach out to Nilo J Sanchez & Associates PA Family Law & Divorce Attorneys.

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    Opening & Answering a Divorce or Family Law Case in Tampa Bay, FL.
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    Tampa Family Law Attorney - How to open a family law case in Tampa Bay (Hillsborough Pinellas, Pasco ) Importance of deadlines and answering family law and divorce petitions after being served.