Q: If a "Citat for Petit" was served for divor & its uncont how do I move forward to let them know i agree? file a paper?
We agreed on divorce & he filed petition. I recvd the Citation of petition today, it states I have to either comply with demand in petition or make an appear. by filing an answer or pleading. if I am not contesting how do I let them know? do I file some paper or call? or just not respond at all and i will default & it will be done?
A: If you were properly served and do nothing, then the other side can go to Court and seek the relief it seeks in the Petition. If the Petition sought decisions/rulings of incidental matters and/or issues other a divorce, then you could be adversely affected. Thus, my recommendation to you is that you at a minimum bring the paperwork served on you to a lawyer for a consultation and make sure you are fully informed of what may happen should you do nothing. Good luck.
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