When can you file a counter petition?
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When can you file a counter petition?
If you know you want to file a Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, you should file it at the same time that you answer the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. It is possible to file it later, but then you need the court’s permission. Also, you might forget to do it later.
How do I respond to a divorce petition?
How to respondFill out the Affidavit. Fill out the Affidavit in Response form (PDF, 15 KB). Fill out the relevant forms. If the applicant is applying for custody, access, child or spousal support. Copy your documents. File your forms. Serve your affidavits. File the affidavit with the court. Go to court.
Does it matter who is the petitioner in a divorce?
The spouse who files for divorce (the petitioner) also pays the court fees. Commonly, the petitioner is the spouse with the higher income and so can afford the fees more easily. Being the person who filed for divorce, the petitioner is often more keen to pay the fees to help the divorce go through uninterrupted.
Should I file for divorce or let her?
One of the main legal advantages that a person gains by filing the divorce petition before his or her spouse does is that the filer can request a Standing Order from the court when filing the petition. This can be important if the spouse filing divorce suspects that the other spouse will attempt to hide assets.
