Legal Question in Family Law in California

Petition for Divorce

A Petition for Divorce was served to the respondent and the respondent

has instead sent a Counter Petition but is using the original petition's case number. Is this legal?


Asked on 11/05/08, 11:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Petition for Divorce

Not really. Respondent needs to file response.

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Answered on 11/12/08, 8:58 pm
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Petition for Divorce

You can stipulate to accept his Petition in lieu of a response.

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Answered on 11/06/08, 1:02 am


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