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What is the time limit after receiving a divorce decree not signed by a judge does the respondent have to sign the decree before returning it to Petitioners lawyer?
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∙ 9y ago
The procedure normally starts with a petition and ends with a decree. The outlined time frame for signing of the decree ranges from three to five months.
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∙ 9y ago
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How does one become a respondent in a divorce case?
One can become a respondent in a divorce case when their partner files for a divorce. The one who files the divorce is the petitioner and the other partner is the respondent.
What do you call a person cited in a divorce?
co-respondent
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.
Can you still get divorced if the respondent does not sign?
If the respondent is served, that is proof to the court that he or she has been informed of the court action. In a number of states, the person who serves the respondent only needs to touch the respondent with the piece of paper. Your lawyer can explain the procedure to you.
Who is petitioner?
The person who asked the court for the divorce. The other person is Respondent.
Is defendant and respondent the same?
A defendant is the party being sued in a civil or criminal lawsuit. In some types of cases, such as that of divorce, a defendant is also called a respondent.
Can you file for divorce in the Unites states from a different country?
If the respondent still lives here.
What happens if the respondent didn't sign the separation agreement in a contested divorce because the respondent could not be found to be served?
Depending on the state - there are several different methods of handling this. You should contact your attorney or the court that granted the divorce that handled it for advice and guidance.
Petitioner wants to sign divorce but not Respondent?
If they refuse, and does not appeal, ile a motion for a default order.
What can be done if your spouse refuses to sign divorce papers in Kansas after receiving same?
I think there may be a "default" time for the respondent to reply. If that time period lapses, judgment may occur anyway on the appointed court date, possibly leaving the spouse out in the cold.
What is Illinois law for returning wedding gifts after a divorce?
It is unlikely that there are any statutory provisions that deal with returning gifts after a divorce. A gift belongs to the recipient. As to the parties to the divorce, if they cannot agree on a fair division of their property the court will make that decision for them.
How do you serve divorce papers on someone who lives in Egypt?
If you know his/her address, you should get an Order for Special Process Server appointing someone in Egypt (can be ANYONE over 18 that is not related to the parties) to serve the divorce papers on the respondent. The process server will have to mail the documents and type out an affidavit of service stating that he served the respondent.
