Q: Can I get reimbursed for filing a response form? (FL-220)
I was served with child custody/ visitation forms. So I filed a response form at the court house and payed the filing fee. We came to an agreement and signed a stipulated agreement. Could I get reimbursed for filing my response form?(FL-220)
A: The law does not require that you be reimbursed. If you and the petitioner can't agree on a reimbursement, then you're probably out of luck. Maybe the petitioner will agree to reimburse you, but the petitioner might ask you for reimbursement as well.
A: You're probably out of luck if there is no stipulated agreement for reimbursement. Also, if you did not ask for a fee waiver with the court when filing the response, that would have been a good opportunity to do so (if you would have qualified). If you are not seeking support issues with your stipulated agreement, that would be one avenue to pursue some money. If you qualify for support from the other parent and don't necessarily want to file the stipulated agreement, you may use that as leverage in negotiating reimbursement, etc.
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