Legal Question in Family Law in California

Divorce question

My husband filed for divorce. What would happen if I didn't respond?


Asked on 10/23/03, 1:30 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Yaphett Powell Vubiquity, Inc.

Re: Divorce question

If you don't respond, the court will default you and proceed without you. This process may reduce your entitlement to family assets.

Consult with a family law attorney (most will give you an initial consultation for free), and get everything you are entitled to in your divorce settlement (including alimony and child support)!

REMEMBER, California is a "community property" state. In basic terms, this means that your are entitled to 50% of most of your family assets.

After you've receive your divorce settlement, get with a good financial advisor to plan your future and manage your assets. Your financial situation may change significantly. If you need financial planning, I'm an advisor at a wealth management firm in Beverly Hills, as well as an licensed attorney. I help divorcees manage and build wealth.

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Answered on 10/25/03, 4:28 pm
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: Divorce question

If you do not respond, they will take your default, proceed without you, and he will get what he wants. I do not suggest that you ignore this as there is no benefit to you in doing so. Ignoring the issue will not make it go away, it will complicate it and potentially reduce your entitlement.

I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!

You will find some valuable information on various family law issues at my web site.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.com

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Answered on 10/23/03, 1:35 pm
Donald Holben Donald R. Holben & Associates, APC

Re: Divorce question

Your husband will get what he wants. The will default you and proceed without you. Since you would not be there to answer, what might be said would be on the record, public record, and no responsive argument. Do not ignore it, it will not go away.

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Answered on 10/23/03, 1:43 pm


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