Rule 203 - Pleadings Allowed(a)Family Law Pleadings. Only these pleadings are allowed in family law actions: (2) an answer to a petition, which may include a counterclaim;(3) an answer to a counterclaim designated as a counterclaim;(4) an answer to cross claim;(5) a third-party petition;(6) an answer to third-party petition; and(7) if the court orders one, a reply to an answer.(b)Civil Protection Order Pleadings. Only these pleadings are allowed in civil protection order actions:(2) an application for modification, termination or renewal of civil protection order.(c)Designation of Pleadings. Each pleading must have one of the above designations and must comply with Rule 208.Adopted April 2, 2014, effective for early adopters7/1/2014, effective statewide7/1/2015; amended 29 March, 2021, effective 7/1/2021.