Q: HOW DO I FILE AN ANSWER TO OBJECT LEGITIMATION ?
A: Your answer is a formal pleading responding to the allegations of the petition filed against you. You would need to file this with the clerk of court where the case is pending.
A: An Answer is a response to the complaint within which you have been served. In your Answer you should admit or deny the allegations made by the Plaintiff. You can also state any objections you may have to the relief the Plaintiff is seeking. That relief in a legitimation action is typically things like joint legal custody and visitation. But it is best that you speak with an attorney becsuse if you object, it is best that you have counsel to articulate that for you to the court.
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