what info do i need to put down when respondind to a divorce summons perchapter 802,stats i have no lawyer?

Answer 1

Don't know where you live and the forms can be different from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The basics of what they're looking for are:

Answer and counterpetition... After being served, the respondent has 20 days to file an answer admitting or denying each of the allegations contained in the petition. In addition to an answer, the respondent may also file a counterpetition. In a counterpetition, the respondent may request the same or some other relief or action not requested by the petitioner. If the respondent files a counterpetition, the petitioner should then file an Answer to Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d), and either admit or deny the allegations in the respondent’s counterpetition.

Answer as defined: Answer - written response by a respondent that states whether he or she admits (agrees with) or denies
(disagrees with) the allegations in the petition. Any allegations not specifically denied are considered to be admitted.


Florida has a great site for self representing. I'd contact the courthouse where the action was filed and ask if there is additional paperwork you need to have attached.

Basically what they are asking for is, do you agree with the action being taken - do you object to the divorce, do you request a hearing or some other action like mediation.

If you don't answer, the person who filed against you can request a court date for themselves, have their side heard and the judge will make his decision about marital debt, property, child custody, spousal support, child support, etc. without you.

Go to the website below or google similar info for your specific state. For more info about responding, you can check out the 8d under the heading 'Locally approved forms'

Good luck

Answer 2

i work for lawyers the past 5 yrs and i am not familiar with the chapter but if you email a bit about what it says i can research and get you proper legal advice. [e-mail]

Answer 3

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