How long do I have to respond to divorce papers in California?
How long do I have to respond to divorce papers in California?
30 days
How long do you have to respond to a divorce?
28 days
How are the divorce proceedings usually served on the respondent?
Serving the divorce papers The court, or we, will send the petition out to (‘serves’) the respondent together with a form for them to fill in, called the acknowledgement of service. In this form the respondent has to say whether or not they intend to defend the divorce. The form has to be returned to the court.
How long do separation agreements last?
How long does a separation agreement last? They’re meant to be permanent, so most separation agreements last until one or both people die. Agreements that end sooner will say so. However, agreements about children and support may be changed if there’s a material change in circumstances.
Can you force a separation agreement?
You can’t force someone to sign a separation agreement. If you want to resolve things but the other spouse doesn’t, you have a few options. First, you can get a lawyer. They might be able to help with negotiating an agreement.
