8. The response of the Québec respondent to an application for a support order under paragraph a of subsection 1 of section 18.1 of the Divorce Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Suppl.)) is submitted by means of the form attached in the schedule and the documents that must be produced with it. Within 30 days after service of the application, the response is filed with the office of the Superior Court and a copy is forwarded to the Minister of Justice.
If the respondent fails to produce a response within the specified time, the order is rendered by default.