Q: What recourse is available if spouse didn't do fdf after30 days of filing counter? Can decree be final wo my agreement?
He took all money & cancelled credit. I have no legal counsel. He has not followed court orders to pay bills or give me agreed amount to live on as per standing orders. I want what I am entitled. He has denied me dental care and medical care, but spent 300k on a car and is on his second while I can barely survive. He told me he doesn't have to pay me bc the decree will be ready today. Can I file some form for formal mediation?
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "fdf" and about what exact timeline of 30 days you are referring to. It is possible that if you are the respondent and haven't filed an answer then a default could be taken against you, there are other ways an order could end up being entered without your consent. It really depends on exactly what is going on in your case. You need to consult with a lawyer, it sounds like you may be forfeiting valuable rights by not participating properly in the lawsuit.
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