Chestnutridge, MO asked in Divorce for Missouri

Q: Do i have rights at a default proof up hearing if i didnt respond to divorce filing..i live in mo he in ca j

Judge asks for proof up hearing regarding alimony and pension division..do i have any rights

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A: Generally, if you did not file any responsive paperwork, then you do not get to present evidence. Sometimes judges can be lenient with litigants who do not have attorneys. However, you may see if you can ask for leave to file an answer out of time or hire an attorney do it for you.

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