Legal Question in Family Law in California

i was served my divorce paper's and was named the respondent. When i fill out my papers (fl120, fl142, fl160, etc. ) am i now the petitioner or still the respondent.


Asked on 1/25/11, 2:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Betty Freeman Law Offices of Betty w. Freeman

once established as the respondent, you remain the respondent through the whole process, even if you make a motion to the court to request some order

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Answered on 1/27/11, 3:03 pm

You are the respondent for that case forevermore.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 9:12 pm


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