© 2019 Family Law Self-Help Center Request to Extend Time to Answer
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DECL
Your Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email Address:
DISTRICT COURT
CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA
________________________________
Plaintiff,
vs.
________________________________
Defendant.
CASE NO.: ____________________
DEPT: ____________________
REQUEST TO EXTEND TIME TO ANSWER
I, (your name) ____________________________________________ am the
Defendant in this case. I have not been able to file and serve an Answer within 21 days after the
service of the Summons and Complaint, or the time allowed under NRCP 4.1, as required by
NRCP 12(a). I intend to defend this action and request an Order granting an extension of time to
file the Answer.
Good cause exists as to why I have not filed an Answer, specifically (explain why you
have not filed your Answer):
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I request the Court sign an Order extending the time to answer or otherwise respond to
(insert new deadline to file your Answer) ____________________________.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the law of the State of Nevada that the foregoing
is true and correct.
DATED (month) __________________________ (day) _____, 20___.
Submitted By: (your signature)
(print your name)
/s/