I had a paralegal serve papers, but she refuses to send acknowledgement of receipt. It has been documented in the courts of me filing, can I get divorced by default or lack of movement on her part?
2007-11-05 09:10:10 · 2 answers · asked by David B 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
That is the point. In most states, once served, if the defendant doesn't respond or contest it, the divorce proceeds.
2007-11-05 09:14:43 · answer #1 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you say "she refuses to send acknowledgement of receipt" are you talking about your wife?
If so, then petition the court for a hearing date and have the paralegal attend the hearing to swear that the papers WERE delivered and when.
You have a witness that they were delivered, so you should get a court date and show up.
2007-11-05 09:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by lady_phoenix39 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋