Response to Petition for Child Support

A Response to Petition for Child Support is a legal document filed by the non-custodial parent in response to a Petition for Child Support. The response typically includes the non-custodial parent’s position on the amount of support requested, as well as any defenses or counterclaims they may have. The purpose of the response is to contest the petition and to provide the court with additional information relevant to the determination of child support.