Should I file something in response before a hearing?

[girlwapuppytat]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI

My ex filed a motion to change support and the hearing is next week. Should I just show up with my point of view written out, or is it usual to file some sort of counter-motion? The copy I got of his motion has inaccuracies, but it's just in what he's stating previous orders said mostly, and I figure I could have a statement which describes this. I don't want the previous order changed either, so it seems a counter motion would just restate this and be redundant? Also, if I filed something, wouldn't it require that I serve him with it, and since he waiting until the last possible moment, there isn't enough time for me to send something back now I think.

ps. someday I could post a pic of my tattoo, so maybe y'all can un-see it that other way?

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI

My ex filed a motion to change support and the hearing is next week. Should I just show up with my point of view written out, or is it usual to file some sort of counter-motion? The copy I got of his motion has inaccuracies, but it's just in what he's stating previous orders said mostly, and I figure I could have a statement which describes this. I don't want the previous order changed either, so it seems a counter motion would just restate this and be redundant? Also, if I filed something, wouldn't it require that I serve him with it, and since he waiting until the last possible moment, there isn't enough time for me to send something back now I think.

ps. someday I could post a pic of my tattoo, so maybe y'all can un-see it that other way?

It is normal to file an answer to motions. You might not be able to give a monologue but if you filed a response answering each and every one of his points with the counterpoints, it would be on the record. Normally there is a time limit to answer however which is outlined in the rules of civil procedure or the local rules.