Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Re: Civil Failure to Appear

It is not a crime to not respond to a divorce petition. Him not responding simply allows you to proceed by default.

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Re: Civil Failure to Appear

There shouldn�t have to be warrant. If you have filed or will be filing for divorce, the paperwork should be served on your husband in prison. Either a process server or the sheriff�s office in the county where the prison is located can do the service. This service in a civil case acts just like any other civil matter. He can choose to file a written response or not. If he does not respond, you would be able to proceed with a default divorce. You may wish to consult with an attorney or read the rules to be sure you take the correct steps for a default. If he does respond, he can request to appear telephonically for any trial or hearings. NOTE OF CAUTION: Be sure he is served in prison, otherwise, he might be able to challenge the results of the divorce later.