i was served a complaint for divorce. i was expecting the papers as my husband is already planning his marriage for this september (his 41st bday and his son’s 1st bday).
it states in the complaint that a property distribution paper will be attached to the divorce (there is no property distribution paper) and that i am to resume my maiden name upon the divorce.
how do i answer the complaint about the property distibution issue and i would also like to incorporate in my answer that i want all arrears in child support paid prior to the divorce (it’s only $400)
also, when i do answer the complaint do i need to pay any filing fees? i know he had to pay when he did the complaint, just don’t know if i have to pay anything.
Greetings. You have to file and ask for your maiden name to be resumed. You also have to file a claim for equitable distribution if you want that.
Child support is a separate issue from the divorce and if you already have a child support order, you will need to deal with the arrearage in that file. Thank you.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
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i was served a complaint for divorce. i was expecting the papers as my husband is already planning his marriage for this september (his 41st bday and his son’s 1st bday).
it states in the complaint that a property distribution paper will be attached to the divorce (there is no property distribution paper) and that i am to resume my maiden name upon the divorce.
how do i answer the complaint about the property distibution issue and i would also like to incorporate in my answer that i want all arrears in child support paid prior to the divorce (it’s only $400)