How long can a spouse contest a divorce?

November 17, 2020 Admin

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How long can a spouse contest a divorce?

Most state divorce laws require your spouse to respond to the petition for divorce within 30 days. If your spouse does not respond within your state’s specified time limit, he/she is in default and you may obtain a default judgment of divorce.

What can I expect at a divorce hearing?

With a hearing, the judge will consider evidence and testimony on one or more aspects of your divorce, perhaps child custody or visitation or temporary alimony, for example. The judge will render a decision on those issues only, removing some of the roadblocks and answering some questions about your divorce.

Should you represent yourself in a divorce?

You have the right to represent yourself, but the divorce process can be complex. Anyone who can afford representation should seek it out from a professional, if at all possible. Your best resource for necessary information will be a state law library (most have websites) and your local Court Clerk’s Office.