Improperly Filed Marriage Forms

Summary

An improperly filled-out response form in a marriage petition, such as checking both I agree and I disagree, may not be considered properly filed in Washington State. Courts may request clarification or corrections. If the deadline has passed, you may file a motion for default, but the court will decide if the improper filing constitutes a failure to respond. Consult with the court or a legal professional for further guidance.

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washington state, If a respondent is has improperly filed out forms does that negate the form filed
Hi Chris! I understand you're concerned about improperly filled-out forms by a respondent in Washington State. Could you please clarify what type of forms you're referring to? This will help me provide more accurate information.
response to petition about a marriage has improperly checked responses, checked both "I agree" and "i disagree"
Hi Chris,
In Washington State, if a respondent has improperly filled out a response to a petition about a marriage, such as checking both "I agree" and "I disagree," it does not necessarily negate the form. However, it can cause confusion and may be grounds for the court to request clarification.
Consider consulting with the court or a legal professional to correct the form.
Would you like information on how to contact your local court for further assistance?
Does that make the form properly filed though
Hi Chris,
An improperly filled-out form, such as checking both "I agree" and "I disagree," could be flagged as incomplete or incorrect. It may not be considered properly filed until corrected. Courts may request clarification or corrections.
Would you like information on how to contact your local court for further assistance?
Does that count as a response?
Hi Chris,
Yes, the responses provided count as guidance on your legal issue. They clarify that an improperly filled-out form may not be considered properly filed until corrected, and courts may request clarification.
Would you like information on how to contact your local court for further assistance?
For example since the form is improperly filed, the deadline is met, can I motion for default?
Hi Chris,
In Washington State, if the respondent has improperly filled out the form and the deadline has passed, you may file a motion for default. However, the court will ultimately decide if the improper filing constitutes a failure to respond.
Would you like information on how to contact your local court for further assistance?