Self Help Legal Services, P.A.

Answer to Petition to Establish Paternity, Parenting Plan, Time Sharing and Other Relief

If you have been served with papers relating to children and you were NOT married to the Petitioner, then the following forms apply to your case.

Either party may ask for a DNA or Genetic Tissue Typing test.

If you want to contest that the children are your’s, you should consult an attorney. Dis-establishing paternity is not as easy as it sounds. In many cases, the parties must not only agree to dis-establish paternity, but there must be a simultaneous step parent adoption.

Answer to Petition to Establish Paternity, Time Sharing, Parenting Plan and Related Relief

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Affidavit

Financial Affidavit Over $50,000

Financial Affidavit Under $50,000

Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure

Notice of Social Security

Parenting Plan

Supervised Parenting Plan

Answer and Counterpetition to Establish Paternity, Parenting Plan, Time Sharing, and Related Relief

If you want to make certain the paternity case does NOT get dismissed, then you should file an answer and counterpetition. There may be a filing fee to file this form unless you qualify for indigency status. Call your local clerk of Court for more information. The Petitioner is required to file an answer to your counterpetition within 10 days.

HOW SELF HELP LEGAL SERVICES, P.A.
CAN HELP YOU

LEGAL ADVICE

You will be advised of your rights and obligations when you are going through any family law case.

COUNSELING

You will receive counseling regarding actions you should and should not take both in and out of court. You will receive counseling on what actions to take and what actions to avoid when children are involved.

PREPARING PAPER WORK

Your legal paperwork will be prepared by an attorney during your Self Help Services session (as time permits) and you will receive an instruction letter explaining what steps to take next.

RESOURCES

You will be given contact information as needed for resources such as court reporters, private process servers, counselors, expert witnesses, parenting classes, courthouses, and judges.

FEES AND COSTS

Fees start as low as $45 for an initial 30 minute consultation. The first 2 hour Self Help session is a $400 minimum and $200 per hour thereafter if more time is needed. There may be other costs associated with your case payable to third parties which are out of the control of the attorney.

YOU SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

Self Help Legal Services, P.A. is proud to announce a new service that automates the appointments and allows you to schedule your own appointment(s) as needed.