Family Case Answer without Minor Children

Important information needed to complete the family case answer (without minor children) interview includes:

• A copy of the Petition or Complaint you are answering.
• Your mailing address and a contact phone number.
• The plaintiff's name and address as they appear in the Petition or Complaint.
• If applicable, the plaintiff's attorney's name and address as they appear in the Petition or Complaint.
• The case number and county where the case was filed.
• Your response to each paragraph in the Petition or Complaint. You are only allowed to respond in the following ways:
  (1) Admit - this means you agree with everything in the paragraph.
  (2) Deny - this means you disagree with everything in the paragraph.
  (3) Deny, because of not enough information - this means you have read the paragraph, but have too little information or knowledge about what is in the paragraph to admit or deny it.
  (4) Admit a portion - this means you agree with part of the paragraph, but disagree with the remainder of it.
• You are allowed to give an “affirmative defense”, but it must be specifically stated in your answer. Rule 8(c) of the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure lists several affirmative defenses. Properly raising and asserting affirmative defenses can be very difficult. You are strongly urged to consult with an attorney to determine if an affirmative defense applies or should be raised in your case.

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