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I have been served with Divorce papers from another state. What should I do?

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Get legal advice. There are a number of things that go into deciding which state's law applies to your Divorce. DO NOT ignore the Divorce papers! If you do, a Court you've never been to would have the right to determine your Divorce, distribute your property, even decide your relationship with your child. You can go to this website - www.lawhelp.org - and check to see if there is information available to help you.

What if I'm served with divorce papers?

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The official legal document which initiates a divorce case is called the Complaint. If you are served with a Complaint, you must file an Answer to the Complaint within 30 days from the date the Complaint is served upon you. It is important that you retain an attorney as soon as possible after you are served with the Complaint so that your attorney has sufficient time to investigate and prepare a proper response. See similar questions...

I have been served with Divorce papers. What should I do?

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First, get legal advice to find out what your rights and responsibilities are. Second, if you desire, find out if your spouse will change his or her mind. If not, you need to try to work out with your spouse how you're going to divide the property and debts of your marriage. Most importantly, if you have children, you and your spouse need to work out how you're going to provide for and spend time with them after your Divorce. See similar questions...

Why do I need to pay to have my divorce papers served?

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Saving on legal expensesAsk your lawyer if there are petitions that you can file or papers that you can have a friend serve. Make phone calls or retrieve documents for your divorce attorney when you can, this will save you a good deal of money in legal fees. See similar questions...

If One (or Both) of Us Have Been Married Before, Do We Need to Show Our Divorce Papers?

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Yes, if either party has been divorced, the Places, Dates and Case Numbers of the Divorces are required. A certified copy of the last divorce decree must be presented at the time of application. See similar questions...

How and when must demurrer papers be filed and served?

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The demurrer papers must be filed and served at least 21 days before the hearing, plus additional days if the papers are served by mail, overnight delivery or fax. (Code Civ. Proc. ? 1005(b); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 325(b).) Demurrers must be set for hearing not more than 35 days after the filing of the demurrer, or on the first date available to the court thereafter. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 325(b).) See similar questions...

How do the court papers get served?

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Court papers can be legally served on you, even if you never actually get them. If they were properly given to a household member who didn't tell you about them, you still were legally served. If they were properly posted and mailed to you but you never saw them, you still were legally served. Both these things are unusual, but they do happen. You should tell household members to pay attention to court papers, and you should pay attention yourself See similar questions...

Q. What should I do if I am served with a divorce complaint?

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You should immediately contact an attorney. If you fail to do so, and you do not respond to the divorce complaint, a decree of divorce may be entered, even without your consent and you may lose certain legal rights to which you are otherwise entitled. See similar questions...

How can I correct my divorce papers if there is something wrong with them?

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You must amend the judgment -- which requires you to file an order to show cause with an affidavit in support. See similar questions...

WILL MY FRIENDS SEE MY DIVORCE PAPERS IF THEY GO TO COURT?

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No. In New York all matrimonial matters are confidential. Unless it is your attorney or counsel, or by Court order, you would have to give a person written permission to view, examine or copy any papers filed in your case. See similar questions...

How do I get copies of my divorce papers and can I get them certified?

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Divorce papers would be located in our Records Division, Room #101. Records Division may certify these documents for a fee. See similar questions...

Do both parties have to sign the divorce papers?

No, only the Petitioner will need to sign the papers with the exception of the Acceptance of Service. The Respondent can sign the Acceptance of Service at any time after the divorce has been filed with the Court. If the Respondent refuses to sign the Acceptance of Service, you will need to hire a Process Server or the Sheriff's Office to serve the papers. See similar questions...

How do I get a copy of my divorce papers?

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In Oregon, full divorce records must be obtained from the County Court that granted the divorce. In Clackamas County, copies are available in the Courthouse File Room, 807 Main St., Oregon City, OR 97045, Room 12. (503) 650-3036.* Divorce records older than 4 years should be requested 24 hours in advance of date needed to provide for retrieval from off-site storage. The Oregon Health Division, Center for Health Statistics (and Vital Records) can provide you with a summary of a divorce record. See similar questions...

How long will my divorce take in Washington State?

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In Washington State you must wait at least 90 days after you filed the marital dissolution and you have served it on your spouse before you may enter final orders. However, marital dissolutions often take longer than 90 days. If your spouse responds and does not agree with everything in your petition, the amount of time that will pass until your case is finished will depend on your county and how complicated your case is. See similar questions...

What happens after the first papers are served?

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After the Respondent is served with the initial papers in the case, that spouse has the right to reply to the requests made in the Petition. See similar questions...

I need someone evicted or papers served on someone. Who do I call to get this started?

Racine County
Call the Investigative Bureau at 262-636-3225 between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. The Investigative Secretary will be able to find who has been assigned to your case. Patrol Deputies work from the Patrol Station located on Washington Avenue / STH 20, just west of the Interstate. Call the Patrol Station at 262-886-9465 and ask for the Shift Supervisor. See similar questions...

If a party is in jail or prison, how do the papers get served?

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If a party is jailed, court papers still can be served on the party in the usual ways. However, if a party is jailed, under the age of 18, in a mental hospital, or legally not competent, another step is needed. An order or judgment can't be entered unless the court appoints an attorney for that party. This attorney is called a Guardian Ad Litem. The attorney's fees usually have to be paid by the person filing the case. See similar questions...

My papers have been filed and served. What do I do to get ready for my hearing?

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Now is the time to prepare your case. You need to gather the evidence that will help prove your case to the judge. The evidence could be papers, like receipts or bills that you bring to court with you. You could also use witnesses to tell the court what they know about your case. Filling out a Financial Statement will help the judge make decisions about dividing property and providing child support and setting alimony. See similar questions...

When Will We Get Our Papers Back?

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When I'm done grading. I've learned that making promises about returning papers only increases the chances that something will interfere with my grading. See similar questions...

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