Part 25a · Family Support Magistrate Matters

Rule 25a-12. Order of Pleadings

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

The order of pleadings shall be:

(1) the petition for establishment of parentage and/or a petition for support;

(2) the defendant's motion to dismiss the petition;

(3) the defendant's motion to strike the petition or claims for relief;

(4) the defendant's answer, cross petition and claims for relief;

(5) the plaintiff's motion to strike the defendant's answer, cross petition, or claims for relief;

(6) the plaintiff's answer.

Committee Notes

amended June 14, 2024, to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.) (Sec.