QUESTION
Is there a way to respond to a divorce after the 30 days have passed?
Asked on Jun 16th, 2015 on Divorce - California
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We went to a mediator and she said I do not have to respond as long as we are in mediation. Now the 30 days to respond has passed and I am feeling nervous. Can I respond late?
9 ANSWERS
If the Court has not already entered a Final Judgement of Dissolution, there may still be time for you to respond. Prepare your response, go down to the Courthouse and file it immediately. Don't forget to have a copy of your response served on your spouse.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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You can file a Motion to allow you to "answer out of time."
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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Law Office of Julie A. Ringquist
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You may respond until your spouse files a request that the court take a default against you and requests a judgment without your input. I would rather be safe than sorry, unless you are absolutely sure they won't file those papers.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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Yes, better late than never, and hire an attorney.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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Yes, you had a duty to respond after 20 days. Just because you're in mediation, does not absolve you from that duty, unless of course you have already filed an agreed order or a notice of settlement of the case.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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Yes unless he has filed for Default. Then you have to Answer and file a Motion to Vacate the Default.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 12:35 PM
Yes. File a response just to make sure you are protected. If you are in meditation and the court knows it, you are safe.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 12:35 PM
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This does not sound like a Wisconsin case. In general, if you want to file an Answer late, file it, together with a motion for leave to file late. If not much has happened in the case in the interim, and not much time has passed, the request will probably be granted. But lose no time.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 12:35 PM
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Respond now. Just do it.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2015 at 12:35 PM