Louisiana Answer to Petition

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Louisiana
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LA-5077
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This is an example of a defendant’s answer to plaintiff’s petition in a civil matter. Defendant responds to the allegations of plaintiff, and requests that the court render judgment in accordance with the law, following due proceedings in the matter.
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La Answer Petition Other Form Names

Answer For Petition Of Declaratory Judgment Louisiana   Louisiana Law Form For Answer To Civil Petition   Louisiana Answer To Petition  

FAQ

In a 103 divorce, the spouses must live separate and apart for at least 180 days prior to the filing of the petition (365 days if there are minor children involved).You must have an agreement on child support and custody or a trial on those issues with a judgment in order to get a divorce with children in Louisiana.

In 15 days (30 days if your spouse doesn't live in Louisiana), request that the Court Clerk set your case for a Preliminary Default. In a couple of days, the judge will finalize the divorce or may decide to first require a Confirmation of Default hearing before finalizing it.

Pull the header information from the plaintiff's petition. Title your Answer Answer to Plaintiff's Petition/Complaint. Center this title and make it bold. Introduce yourself. Admit, deny, or claim that you lack sufficient knowledge to admit or deny each of the plaintiff's numbered allegations.

If you decide to respond, you will have to pay the current filing fee. If you decide not to respond, then after 30 days from the date you were served with the Petition, the other party can enter you into a default status (which means that you can no longer respond).

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Louisiana Answer to Petition