What to do after you are served divorce papers?

What to do after you are served divorce papers?

Where do I post the divorce documents? You can post the divorce documents to your spouse’s address. If you post the divorce documents, your spouse must sign and return to you the Acknowledgement of Service (Divorce) as proof of service. You will need to file this document at the court.

What do I need to know before filing for divorce?

9 Things To Do Before You File For a DivorceHire a good divorce attorney. Get an idea of where you stand financially. Gather proof of income. Establish credit in your own name. Evaluate any joint financial accounts. Close all joint credit accounts. Set your post-divorce budget. Make the decision to stay or move out.

What happens if I don’t respond to divorce papers?

In some cases, however, one spouse doesn’t respond to a divorce petition. When a spouse doesn’t respond to a divorce petition, the person who failed to file the answer to the court will lose his or her rights to make arguments about property division, support, and child custody.

How long do you have to respond to a divorce?

28 days

What is included in a divorce petition?

The petition includes important information regarding the marriage. It names the husband, wife and any children and states if there is any separate property or community property, child custody, and child or spousal support. The petition (or the divorce papers) must be served on the other spouse.

How is a divorce petition served?

Your spouse must be personally served with a copy of the documents. This means someone neutral and not involved in your case must hand-deliver the documents to the defendant in person. Your spouse can be served anywhere – at home, at work, etc.

Can you get divorce if only one person wants?

You can, however, make an application for divorce even if the other party does not want a divorce. The ‘no fault’ divorce was established with the only ground for ending a marriage being that the relationship has broken down irretrievably.