QUESTION
Is it still considered a divorce if the other party does not return the documents within the 20-day timeframe?
Asked on Oct 03rd, 2012 on Divorce - Florida
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Administrative Law Attorney serving Winter Garden, FL
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Channell Law Firm, P.A.
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Yes, you can get a default entered if they do not respond after 20 day period.
Answered on Oct 06th, 2012 at 12:20 AM
Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Coral Gables, FL
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Robert J. Merlin, P.A.
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You need to ask the clerk to enter a default against your spouse and then schedule a final hearing with the judge so you can get the Final Judgment entered.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 11:42 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Deltona, FL
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Yes it is a divorce whether the other party returns documents or not. The 20 day time frame only applies when a party has been legally served papers by either the sheriff or a private process server. A response to the papers must be filed within 20 days. We don't know the facts of your case and it would not hurt to call around to attorneys in your area seeking a free consultation.
Answered on Oct 05th, 2012 at 11:27 PM