Legal Question in Family Law in California

Reply: Contesting a divorce

You have 30 days from the day you were served to file your response. Community debts are usually divided equally.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

Law Offices of Brian Don Levy

Re: Contesting a divorce

You'll need to file a response to his papers, usually within 30 days of being served.

As for community debts, these are usually divided equally, like community property, unless you work out something else. Consult with an attorney, who can advise you what your rights to property and support are, as well as your obligations.

Re: Contesting a divorce

Dear Inquirer:

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

You should have received a blank Response form when you were served. Fill it out, take it to the courthouse shown on the Petition, pay your filing fee, and file it (within 30 days). This will prevent a default being taken a against you . . . and/or contact an experienced Family Law attorney in the county where you filed for specific advise and possible representation on your behalf.

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