30 day period

Dear divorcethecon:

Greetings. If he files an answer, then you must respond to all counterclaims. Sometimes we file answers agreeing with the complaint in a divorce action only to show that all parties agree to the pleadings. If he files a counterclaim, then you need to IMMEDIATELY seek the advice of an attorney, as the process is too long to describe herein. Best of luck (and I doubt he will file a counterclaim)!

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RosenDivorce.com
919-787-6668

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I have filed my divorce, received proof of service and filed it at the courthouse. My question is this:
What happens if he files an answer?
If I have a simple divorce filed, asking nothing but divorce, what could he possibly file in an answer that would delay the divorce?
If indeed he files an answer, what exactly happens from there? I did the divorce myself as my own attorney. (Thanks to this website)