How Long Can You Take to File Response Papers in a Divorce Case in California?
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Respond Within 30 Days
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You have 30 days to file your response to a California divorce petition. If you don't file your response in time, the judge can issue a default judgment against you. This means that the divorce is granted on your spouse's terms, financial and otherwise.
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Not Responding is a Bad Idea
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California is a no-fault divorce state, and your spouse doesn't need your permission to end your marriage. If you don't respond to the divorce papers, you won't stop or slow the process. Instead, you just relinquish your right to be involved with the divorce and to ask a judge to order a fair settlement.
Bottom Line
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Filing a response within the 30 days allowed by law is crucial to getting a fair deal in your divorce. California has a six-month "cooling off period" after a divorce is filed. If you want to save your marriage, do it during this period of time. Don't hurt yourself by not participating in the process.
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