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It is the official court filing that commences a divorce proceeding. It can be filed by one of the parties or by both. If filed by one the other party has the opportunity to obtain legal counsel and file an answer.

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Who is the moving party in a divorce?

The party who files the complaint for divorce.The party who files the complaint for divorce.The party who files the complaint for divorce.The party who files the complaint for divorce.


How much information do you put in your answer to complaint of divorce?

Preparing a proper answer to a complaint for divorce takes legal experience. You should consult with an attorney.


How do you divorce someone who is married?

If they are married to you then you consult with an attorney and file a complaint for divorce in the proper court for your jurisdiction. If they are not married to you then you cannot divorce them because there is no marriage between you that can be dissolved.If they are married to you then you consult with an attorney and file a complaint for divorce in the proper court for your jurisdiction. If they are not married to you then you cannot divorce them because there is no marriage between you that can be dissolved.If they are married to you then you consult with an attorney and file a complaint for divorce in the proper court for your jurisdiction. If they are not married to you then you cannot divorce them because there is no marriage between you that can be dissolved.If they are married to you then you consult with an attorney and file a complaint for divorce in the proper court for your jurisdiction. If they are not married to you then you cannot divorce them because there is no marriage between you that can be dissolved.


What does a summons and complaint for a divorce in South Carolina have in it?

That is really a question for your divorce attorney. It depends on your particular case, if there are children, etc. There is a sample complaint at the link below.


Is being the petitioner good or bad when filing for divorce?

Neither. There is no value judgment associated with the person who files a complaint for divorce.Neither. There is no value judgment associated with the person who files a complaint for divorce.Neither. There is no value judgment associated with the person who files a complaint for divorce.Neither. There is no value judgment associated with the person who files a complaint for divorce.


Can a motion for temporary orders for a parenting plan replace the response to divorce papers?

No. You must respond to the divorce complaint. A motion is a formal request made to a judge for an order or judgment. A motion for temporary orders for a parenting plan can be filed in a divorce case but it doesn't replace the answer to the divorce complaint.No. You must respond to the divorce complaint. A motion is a formal request made to a judge for an order or judgment. A motion for temporary orders for a parenting plan can be filed in a divorce case but it doesn't replace the answer to the divorce complaint.No. You must respond to the divorce complaint. A motion is a formal request made to a judge for an order or judgment. A motion for temporary orders for a parenting plan can be filed in a divorce case but it doesn't replace the answer to the divorce complaint.No. You must respond to the divorce complaint. A motion is a formal request made to a judge for an order or judgment. A motion for temporary orders for a parenting plan can be filed in a divorce case but it doesn't replace the answer to the divorce complaint.


The wife has no lawyer. She responded to the complaint of divorce herself. She asked for certain provisions. What is her recourse?

When the wife does not have an attorney and she answered the divorce complaint, asking for certain provisions, what is her recourse?


Is the complaint for divorce is the finial?

No, the complaint for divorce is not final. It is the initial legal document filed to initiate divorce proceedings, outlining the grounds for the divorce and the relief sought. The final resolution of the divorce occurs when the court issues a final decree or judgment that formally ends the marriage. Until that decree is issued, the divorce process is ongoing.


How do you amend a divorce after vacating?

When a judgment of divorce is vacated it is nullified and cannot be amended. You would need to refile via a new complaint for divorce.


Can you divorce your spouse if she has started to divorce you?

You can, however, it requires that you file an answer to your spouses Complaint for Divorce and include a cross-complaint for divorce. If either through mutual consent or an order of the Matrimonial Court, either party can ultimately be granted the divorce even though the end result is that both parties are obviously divorced from one another.


You received your divorce papers and you want to contest them?

send them back in with a complaint


How do you get a divorce when your husband has left the state and you can't locate him?

You may go ahead and file your complaint for divorce. The court will tell you how to proceed. You will be allowed to publish a notice in the local newspaper.You may go ahead and file your complaint for divorce. The court will tell you how to proceed. You will be allowed to publish a notice in the local newspaper.You may go ahead and file your complaint for divorce. The court will tell you how to proceed. You will be allowed to publish a notice in the local newspaper.You may go ahead and file your complaint for divorce. The court will tell you how to proceed. You will be allowed to publish a notice in the local newspaper.

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