Answer to Complaint or Supplemental Complaint Regarding Parental Obligations (Governmental)

This form is used to tell the judge and the local child support agency if you agree with the parentage or the amount of child support requested in a case. It asks the filer to state their agreement or disagreement with proposed orders for support, childcare costs, and health care costs.

The court describes it as: Tell the judge and the local child support agency if you agree that you are the parent or agree to pay the requested amount of child support.

Common questions

Who must file this form?

The form is used by a party who is responding to a Complaint or Supplemental Complaint regarding Parental Obligations.

Do I need to file this form with an attorney?

The form includes an information sheet that advises that an attorney should complete the form, but it also provides instructions for those without an attorney.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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