Answer Paternity Petition {JD-FM-187}

JD-FM-187 - ANSWER PATERNITY PETITION. This form is used in the Connecticut Superior Court for responding to a parentage (paternity) case. This form allows a defendant to state whether they admit, deny, or are unsure of their parental relationship to the child or children named in the petition. It requires basic case and party information and must be filed with the court clerk, with a copy provided to all parties. Filing this form ensures the defendant’s position is considered before the court makes a determination. Failure to respond may result in a default judgment establishing parentage and issuing child support orders without the defendant’s participation. C.G.S. § 46b-160; P.A. 21-15. www.FormsWorkflow.com