Legal Question in Family Law in California

what happens if the respondent in a divorce (CA) refuses to respond to lawyers divorce papers.


Asked on 8/31/09, 8:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry L. Doan Law Office of Larry L. Doan

The lawyer will move for a default judgment against respondent, which means the lawyer's client, the petitioner, will get everything or close to everything they ask for in the divorce. Basically, respondent loses the case.

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Answered on 8/31/09, 11:20 pm


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