When the divorce petition arrives do not ignore it. Sometimes people just do not want to deal with the situation and put the petition aside.You have 20 days after you are served to file an Answer (and Counter-Petition, if you want). If you do not file an answer on time, the court can enter a "default judgment."
Once a default is entered, you may be prohibited from presenting your side of the case unless you file a motion to set aside the default. If that happens, the relief requested in the Petition is likely to be granted. Pay attention to the deadline and file an Answer in your Florida divorce.
Once a default is entered, you may be prohibited from presenting your side of the case unless you file a motion to set aside the default. If that happens, the relief requested in the Petition is likely to be granted. Pay attention to the deadline and file an Answer in your Florida divorce.