9. An application for a support order filed under paragraph a of subsection 1 of section 19 of the Divorce Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Suppl.)) by an applicant who resides in a designated jurisdiction within the meaning of section 18 of that Act is submitted by means of the form attached in the schedule and the documents that must be produced with it.
The response of the Québec respondent 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.