You should have 30 days after being served to file a response and it sounds as though you need to file an Equitable Distribution Claim. And you need to do it within the time frame. If it’s not file by the time absolute divorce is granted you can not file. I’m not sure how this is done but there may forms on here that you could use. Don’t wait!
Respond but within your response you need to be specfic on all items thats of your concerns.
Dear PetraSherman:
Greetings. Sounds like you need to counterclaim for equitable distribution. Speak with an attorney to assist you in drafting the answer and counterclaims. Thank you and good luck.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm
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I have been served with Divorce Papers and I am unsure as to how to answer them. I want some things out of our home and to settle some financial issues without a lawyer. I called the county court house in which the papers were filed, but they couldn’t answer any of my questions.