Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Re: I filed the papers and served her...how long until she has to accept the ser

Thank you for your inquiry.

Your wife is not "required" to sign the acceptance of service; she may do so if she chooses. Since it needs to be signed in front of a notary, that might be inconvenient, and she might be waiting for a good time. Also, some people think that if they sign the Acceptance, they are automatically agreeing to everything in the petition, but that is not true; the Acceptance only acknowledges receipt, not agreement.

If you are on speaking terms with her, you can call to find out if she plans to sign, and convey the same information that I explained above. Otherwise, you can give her a few days, then arrange for a process server. You will probably be better off with a private process server (out of the phone book) than a sheriff, because the sheriff's office tends to be more expensive and they take longer.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions about your divorce. I can be reached at (480) 792-9770. I offer an initial consultation at $60 for one hour.

Sincerely,

Monica H. Donaldson

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