Legal Question in Family Law in California

If a person is served divorce papers and they do not respond what happens


Asked on 12/17/12, 7:12 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

The petitioner can take their default and request that the judge divide the property and deal with other issues to complete the divorce process.

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Answered on 12/17/12, 7:43 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

I agree with Ms. Kock. By refusing to respond, a party defaults and is tacitly telling the court that they agree with the relief requested in the petition and supporting papers.

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Answered on 12/17/12, 12:37 pm


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