I was served with a summons and petition for divorce. What should I do?

You should consult with an attorney who will be able to answer your questions. The attorney will prepare a signed written response (answer) to the petition and file it with the court. If you choose to prepare an answer yourself, you must file it with the district court office in which the divorce petition was filed. The answer must be filed within a certain number of days so check the summons carefully for that information. A copy should also be sent to the other party’s attorney or directly to the other party if they are not represented by an attorney.

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1. How do I get a divorce?
2. Where do I get forms to file for a divorce?
3. I was served with a summons and petition for divorce. What should I do?
4. How can I get my child support lowered or increased?
5. Who can help me collect my child support?
6. Who do I contact about my child support payments?
7. What is my child support balance or my arrearage?
8. What is the difference between a protection from abuse restraining order and a civil restraining order?
9. How can I file a petition for protection from abuse to get a restraining order?
10. How can I file a petition for protection from stalking or sexual assault to get a restraining order?
11. When the court orders child support to be paid, why don’t they implement collection actions?
12. How can I get custody of my children?
13. Who do I contact to help me fill out garnishment papers for a wage withholding?