DEFENDANT(S)' ANSWER TO
COMPLAINT FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT

DOCKET NUMBER

Trial Court of Massachusetts
Juvenile Court Department

DIVISION

Plaintiff(s)

       v.

Defendant(s)

I/We,  the  Defendant(s)  in  the  above  mentioned  action,  understand  that  I/we  must  state  fully  and  specifically
what facts set out in the plaintiff(s)' complaint I/we deny and/or admit.  I/We may also provide additional facts
relevant to the issue of contempt.  I/We do so as follows (attach another sheet if you require additional space):

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Attorney (if applicable)

Date

Address

Telephone No.

Defendant's Signature

Defendant's Signature

Agent's Signature (if applicable)

Address (Defendant(s) or Agent if applicable)

Telephone No.

INSTRUCTIONS:    Once  completed,  you  must  serve  the  Plaintiff(s),  the  Plaintiff(s)'  Agent,  or  the  Plaintiff(s)'
Attorney with a copy of the Answer to the address provided in the complaint.  Service should be completed by
mailing  the  Answer  by  first-class  mail,  postage  prepaid.    You  must  also  mail  one  copy  of  the  Answer  to  the
Clerk-Magistrate, first-class mail, postage prepaid.  If the Plaintiff does not provide an address, mail two copies
to the Clerk-Magistrate.

RETURN OF SERVICE

      I certify under pains and penalties of perjury that I have served a copy of the Answer to the plaintiff(s) by
first-class mail, postage prepaid.  Attached is a copy of the Answer for filing.

      I certify that I was unable to serve the Answer for the following reason:

                                                                                                             .  Attached are two copies of the answer.

JV-119  (Rev. 06/28/2013)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE DEFENDANT(S)

The Plaintiff(s) has/have filed a Complaint for Civil Contempt naming you as the Defendant(s).  Enclosed
in this mailing are the following documents:

1)  A copy of the Plaintiff(s)' Complaint for Civil Contempt.  The Complaint contains the Plaintiff(s)'
     claim and request for court action.  For example, to enforce the terms of a post-adoption

                 agreement along with information about how the agreement was violated;

2)  Defendant(s)' Answer Form (the front of this document) which contains Return of Service; and
3)  Order of Notice issued by the Juvenile Court requiring you to appear in court.

Do I need an attorney?  You are not required to bring an attorney to the hearing, but you may do so if
you wish.  By law, the court cannot appoint an attorney for you even if you cannot afford one.

How  Should  I  complete  the  Answer  and  Return  of  Service  Form?  You  should  type  or  print  your
answer in the space provided on the form.  You should clearly and concisely state which, if any, of the
Plaintiff(s)'  claims  you  deny.    In  addition,  you  should  explain  why  the  court  should  not  order  what  the
Plaintiff(s) has/have requested.  Finally, you should sign and date the Answer and complete the Return
of Service by indicating whether:

1)  you mailed a copy of your Answer by first-class mail, postage prepaid, or
2)  you were unable to mail a copy of your Answer and mailed two copies of your Answer to

                 the court.

Once you have completed the Answer form, you must mail or file one copy of your Answer in the Clerk-
Magistrate's office at the address provided in the Order of Notice.  You must also serve the Plaintiff(s),
the  Plaintiff(s)'  Agent,  or  the  Plaintiff(s)'  Attorney  (see  Complaint)  with  a  copy  of  the  Answer  to  the
address provided in the complaint in accordance with your answer in the Return of Service.  If you are
unable  to  serve  the  Plaintiff(s),  mail  two  copies  of  the  complaint  to  the  Clerk-Magistrate's  office.    One
copy  will  be  filed  with  the  clerk's  office  and  the  other  will  be  mailed  to  the  Plaintiff(s).    (If  Plaintiff(s)'
address is left blank on the complaint form, by request of the Plaintiff(s)', the Clerk's office will forward
the Answer to the Plaintiff(s)).

What  is  the  Order  of  Notice?      The  Order  of  Notice  tells  you  when  and  where  you  need  to  come  to
court.

What happens if you cannot come to court on the date contained in the summons? Both parties
must appear in court on the date the case is scheduled for hearing.  If you cannot come to court on that
date,  contact  the  clerk's  office  immediately  upon  receipt  of  your  court  date.    Do  not  wait  until  the  last
minute. If you fail to appear for the hearing, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication
of this action.

JV-119  (Rev. 06/28/2013)