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If you are contesting I would highly recommend getting a lawyer and really ask yourself is it worth the pain and cost. If you are contesting the divorce because you just want to stay married to this person I would say you are fighting a loosing battle. If you are contesting the property division, get a lawyer and be prepared to loose a good chunk of the assets in the fight.

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Q: How do I respond when Petitioner filed for divorce Respondent would like to contest?
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How long before you get a divorce as the respondent in Jamaica?

If you going through a divorce you have a lot of things in your mind including how long it will take to respond to the petition. In Jamaica you may have to wait up to 12 months to get a divorce as the respondent.


What happens if i don't get a response from the petitioner after 30 days of being served?

If you don't receive a response from the petitioner after being served for 30 days, you may be able to request a default judgment in court. This means that the court may proceed with the case without input from the non-responsive party. It's important to follow legal procedures specific to your jurisdiction in such situations.


Fail to respond to divorce papers served by mail?

When you fail to respond to divorce papers served by mail, the court issues what is known as a "default" in the case, for failure to respond. When a default is issued, the judge will more than likely grant the petitioner what they are asking for in the petition. A divorce and any assets or any other special consideration and custody. For instance, if the person is asking for exclusive use of the marital home or temporary relief, the judge will grant that along with the divorce.


Can you get a divorce if the respondent fails to respond?

That will not prevent the divorce. The courts will allow publication of notice in the local paper. It may take a little longer but if the respondent chooses to not represent their own interests in the divorce the plaintiff can obtain a default judgment.


What do you do if you are being sued for alienation of affection?

"Alienation of affection" is sometimes used as grounds for the dissolution of a marriage. If the named spouse fails to respond to the divorce petition then the petitioner spouse can request the divorce be granted according to the state's default laws. When a divorce is granted under the default ruling the non respondent spouse usually forfeits his or her rights to a appeal any of the dissolution terms. It is always in the best interest (but not legally required) for the defendant to appear at a civil hearing regardless of the issue.


Respondent doesn't respond to dissolution of marriage?

If the respondent does not respond to a dissolution of marriage within a certain amount of time, the defendant will most likely get everything they want. The judge will award the defendant with everything they are asking for because the respondent is not there to tell their side of the story or to argue with what the defendant has put in the agreement.


As respondent how should I file a legal separation?

If you are the respondent the petition for a separation has already been filed and you need to respond. You should visit the court to see if there is a form you can file expressing your agreement or disagreement with the proposed separation. If the marriage is over perhaps you should consult an attorney about a divorce. If you are legally separated you are still legally married.


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What does a divorce by default mean?

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How can you get a divorce if your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers in Louisiana?

If you serve your spouse and he/she refuses to sign, you may be able to win your divorce by default. Divorce by default happens when the person served fails to respond to the legal documents.


What is the time limit to respond to a divorce in Kentucky?

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