Legal Question in Family Law in California
If the respondent in a divorce action, chooses not to respond, will there be a judicial hearing? Will both the petitioner and respondent be allowed to participate? Both parties Pro Per
Asked on 5/28/13, 11:28 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Catherine Schwartz
Law Offices of Catherine A. Schwartz
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Answered on 5/28/13, 1:36 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
It depends on whether you are proceeding uncontested, or in a default setting. If you proceed with a default, the judge will usually want to have a hearing. If it is uncontested, you can take care of all of the paperwork without a hearing.
Answered on 5/28/13, 2:45 pm