Answer To Counterclaim {1145}

ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM. This form is used in family law cases within the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada, Washoe County, when a self-represented litigant needs to respond to a counterclaim filed by the opposing party. It provides the individual with a structured way to formally state their position on the allegations made in the counterclaim. The form includes three main sections: admit, deny, or state lack of knowledge. In the “Admit” section, the person responding identifies which paragraphs of the counterclaim they agree are true. In the “Deny” section, they specify the paragraphs they disagree with. In the “Do Not Have Knowledge” section, they indicate which allegations they cannot confirm or deny because they lack sufficient information. By filling out and submitting this form, the litigant makes an official legal record of their stance on the issues raised in the counterclaim, ensuring that the court has a clear understanding of the disputed and undisputed facts. The form must be signed, dated, and declared under penalty of perjury, making it a legally binding statement. www.FormsWorkflow.com