What is a response to petition?
The “Response” is the legal document filed to respond to or answer allegations in a family law petition, including a petition for dissolution of marriage. If no response is filed, the party who filed the petition may be able to request entry of default judgment to award everything requested in the petition.
How do you file for dissolution of marriage?
Step 1. Fill out and sign a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The petition must include your name and address, the name and address of your spouse, the grounds for the divorce, and information on any minor children of the marriage.
What is simple dissolution of marriage?
A simplified dissolution of marriage refers to a less complicated procedure available under certain circumstances for obtaining a divorce. This process is normally faster than a standard dissolution and for a short term or no asset/liabilities marriage can be beneficial.
What is marriage petition?
The petition is a standard court form. It contains basic information about the names and addresses of the couple concerned, details of any children and a statement that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. It will also state the basis of the petition, such as adultery or behaviour.
The “Response” is the legal document filed to respond to or answer allegations in a family law petition, including a petition for dissolution of marriage. If no response is filed, the party who filed the petition may be able to request entry of default judgment to award everything requested in the petition.
Step 1. Fill out and sign a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The petition must include your name and address, the name and address of your spouse, the grounds for the divorce, and information on any minor children of the marriage.
A simplified dissolution of marriage refers to a less complicated procedure available under certain circumstances for obtaining a divorce. This process is normally faster than a standard dissolution and for a short term or no asset/liabilities marriage can be beneficial.
The petition is a standard court form. It contains basic information about the names and addresses of the couple concerned, details of any children and a statement that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. It will also state the basis of the petition, such as adultery or behaviour.