Order Accepted

The child support magistrate may sign an order filed pursuant to Rule 363.02 if the child support magistrate finds that it is supported by law, is reasonable and fair, and that each noninitiating party: (a) was properly served with the summons and complaint or notice of motion and motion; (b) was notified of the requirement to either serve and file a written answer or return the request for hearing form within 21 days of service of the summons and complaint or notice of motion and motion; and (c) failed to serve and file a written answer or return the request for hearing form within 21 days from the date of service. (Amended effective July 1, 2019.) Advisory Committee Comment - 2019 Amendment Rules 372.05 and 363.02 and .03 are amended in 2019 to harmonize the rules and create a uniform 21-day period for responding to motions for child support.