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.