Question:
If a spouse has filed for divorced and the spouse has then been served how long does the spouse have to wait to file the rest of the papers if the other spouse is not answering calls or messages?
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Answer:
As an experienced Saratoga Family Law Attorney, I know that the spouse has twenty (20) days to respond, exclusive of the day of service, after having been personally served. Once that deadline expires, you can then file for divorce based upon default.
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