I have filed for custody of my son. The twenty day response period past over a week ago and now my son's father has finally filed his response. Does the court have to accept it even though he has past his allowed time?
Asked on 6/06/11, 10:31 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Carolyn Jones
Law Office of Carolyn R. Jones
Did you file a Motion for a Default in your case? If not your son's father answer will still be accepted by the court.
Answered on 6/06/11, 10:38 am
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
Even if you filed a Motion for Default - this is a relatively short period of time and they would probably allow him to waive and/or set the Default aside. You might also check the dates on the paperwork as clerk filing has been slowed due to the reduction of force at the courthouse and he may have actually filed on time. Either way, it is now a moot point.
Answered on 6/06/11, 1:35 pm
