How do I file an answer to a divorce petition?

How do I file an answer to a divorce petition?

How to File a Written Answer to a Divorce PetitionVerify the requirements and deadlines for filing your written response. Each state’s laws dictate the form and deadlines for written answers to divorce petitions. Review the divorce petition carefully. Prepare and sign your written answer. File your response with the court before the deadline.

What’s a fair divorce settlement?

A fair settlement must identify marital property and separate property. If one spouse owned property or assets prior to the marriage, and those assets haven’t been commingled, that spouse should receive that property in the divorce settlement. An inheritance or gift received by one spouse is also separate property.

Can divorce ever really be amicable?

Yes, it’s possible. You can get an amicable divorce. While some people believe that divorcing your spouse in a respectful, civilized way is about as likely as finding a unicorn in the middle of Times Square during rush hour, amicable divorces happen every day.