Notice of Svc. of Std. Family Law Int. Form

[Tori's Dad]

What is the name of your state? FL

Currently I am in the process of a modification. I am currently handling my own defense as the NCP. I received in the mail yesterday from the lawyer for the Dept. of Revenue a Notice of Service of Standard Family Law Interrogatories form. I filled out a financial statement two weeks ago and filed a copy with the court & mailed a copy to the above lawyer and Dept. of Revenue. Do I have to complete this form? It seems like in this form they want to know everything in my life short of providing a current DNA sample. Is it a matter of standard procedure that they mail these forms out regardless of what has already been filed?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.What is the name of your state?

 

[Gracie3787]

What is the name of your state? FL

Currently I am in the process of a modification. I am currently handling my own defense as the NCP. I received in the mail yesterday from the lawyer for the Dept. of Revenue a Notice of Service of Standard Family Law Interrogatories form. I filled out a financial statement two weeks ago and filed a copy with the court & mailed a copy to the above lawyer and Dept. of Revenue. Do I have to complete this form? It seems like in this form they want to know everything in my life short of providing a current DNA sample. Is it a matter of standard procedure that they mail these forms out regardless of what has already been filed?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.What is the name of your state?

Yes, you do have to complete the form.
How you complete it is another story though. They can only ask questions that specifically pertain to statements/claims made in your financial affidavit and any petiton/answer to petition you have filed. Basically the interrogatories are just a way of allowing you to clarify statements you've already made. Any questions that you believe should not be answered- just write the words "object to question" then BRIEFLY explain why- such as not relevevant, etc. Usually though MOST of the questions asked by the DOR are relevant.
The rest just answer as honestly as you can, using the smallest amount of words possible. For example, if there's a question asking what your gross monthly earnings are write the same amount you wrote on financial affidavit, then the words "as sworn to in my financial affidavit".

 

[Tori's Dad]

Yes, you do have to complete the form.
How you complete it is another story though. They can only ask questions that specifically pertain to statements/claims made in your financial affidavit and any petiton/answer to petition you have filed. Basically the interrogatories are just a way of allowing you to clarify statements you've already made. Any questions that you believe should not be answered- just write the words "object to question" then BRIEFLY explain why- such as not relevevant, etc. Usually though MOST of the questions asked by the DOR are relevant.
The rest just answer as honestly as you can, using the smallest amount of words possible. For example, if there's a question asking what your gross monthly earnings are write the same amount you wrote on financial affidavit, then the words "as sworn to in my financial affidavit".

Thanks for the response. Would there be any legal consequence if I didn't complete the form? It was sent regular mail, I could claim I never received it. (I will fill it out though) Should I file a copy with the court also or just mail him & DOR a copy?
The "hear ye hear ye" cover page that came with it said within legal timeframe or something like that. How long do I have to return it?

I'm going to send the DOR lawyer a request that my ex fill one out also

 

[Ohiogal]

Thanks for the response. Would there be any legal consequence if I didn't complete the form? It was sent regular mail, I could claim I never received it. (I will fill it out though) Should I file a copy with the court also or just mail him & DOR a copy?
The "hear ye hear ye" cover page that came with it said within legal timeframe or something like that. How long do I have to return it?

I'm going to send the DOR lawyer a request that my ex fill one out also

Claiming you never received it? That would be a lie and perjury which is a FELONY. If you are even suggesting that, why should ANYONE on here waste our time helping you? Because we will not aid and abet ANYONE in breaking the law. You have already been served items at your address or you have filed your address with the court in some way shape or form. The US Mail was addressed to that address and was not returned. HENCE it is assumed received if a proper notice of service has been filed. But if you want to commit perjury, you are on your own.
If you want to know how long you have to return it, look up the civil rules.

 

[Tori's Dad]

Claiming you never received it? That would be a lie and perjury which is a FELONY. If you are even suggesting that, why should ANYONE on here waste our time helping you? Because we will not aid and abet ANYONE in breaking the law. You have already been served items at your address or you have filed your address with the court in some way shape or form. The US Mail was addressed to that address and was not returned. HENCE it is assumed received if a proper notice of service has been filed. But if you want to commit perjury, you are on your own.
If you want to know how long you have to return it, look up the civil rules.

I was simply asking a question, I never had any intentions of committing perjury and was hoping someone could let me know as far as the timeline to respond. As I understand it, this forum provides advice and in some cases answers common questions. I'm sorry if somehow my thread has somehow offended you but with all due respect, I don't appreciate your "attitude".

 

[Ohiogal]

I was simply asking a question, I never had any intentions of committing perjury and was hoping someone could let me know as far as the timeline to respond. As I understand it, this forum provides advice and in some cases answers common questions. I'm sorry if somehow my thread has somehow offended you but with all due respect, I don't appreciate your "attitude".

And I don't care if you appreciate my "attitude" or not. I don't appreciate someone who asks about lying to the court about receiving something. If you had no intentions of committing perjury then you wouldn't have asked what would happen if you would have done so. That question shows you had intentions -- no matter how trivial -- of doing just that.
Again the local civil rules will tell you how many days you have to return this form -- it could be anywhere from 14 to 28 days.

 

[Tori's Dad]

And I don't care if you appreciate my "attitude" or not. I don't appreciate someone who asks about lying to the court about receiving something. If you had no intentions of committing perjury then you wouldn't have asked what would happen if you would have done so. That question shows you had intentions -- no matter how trivial -- of doing just that.
Again the local civil rules will tell you how many days you have to return this form -- it could be anywhere from 14 to 28 days.

OK I'll grant where you're coming from. Truce?

 

[Gracie3787]

Thanks for the response. Would there be any legal consequence if I didn't complete the form? It was sent regular mail, I could claim I never received it. (I will fill it out though) Should I file a copy with the court also or just mail him & DOR a copy?
The "hear ye hear ye" cover page that came with it said within legal timeframe or something like that. How long do I have to return it?

I'm going to send the DOR lawyer a request that my ex fill one out also

You are required to answer even when you didn't recieve the interrogatories by certified mail.

No, do NOT file a copy with the court. Send the DOR the original, send ex a copy and keep a copy for yourself.

You have 30 days from the day you recieved them in which to send your answers. You can find the Family Law Rules of Procedure at http://phonl.com/fl_law/rules/famlawrules

Do NOT send an interrogatories request to DOR, they do not have the info needed to answer, only your ex does. You should serve your ex with the interrogatories by either regular mail or certified mail (I recommend certified though). You are not under any legal obligation to send a copy to the DOR, however you can if you wish. (I do advise against it as it will only create problems for you). You can find the general interrogatories at www.flcourts.org.

 

[Tori's Dad]

Thanks for the info Gracie

I'm not really sure as to the motive why they sent me this form when I've already filed a financial report.