Divorce is a messy procedure for everyone involved. Naturally, you have several important things you must do once you have received the divorce papers. Unless you – or someone you know – has gone through the divorce process before, you may have no idea what you should be doing.
Discover the Due Date for Response
While it does vary slightly from one state to the next, you have roughly 30 days to respond to a divorce petition.
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