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Response to Divorce Petition
The responding spouse's formal answer to a divorce petition, admitting or denying allegations and stating their own requests.
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Instructions
Respond to each allegation in the petition by admitting, denying, or stating you lack sufficient information. Include your own requests for property division, custody, support, and attorney fees. File your response within the deadline set by your state (typically 20-30 days after service). Failure to respond may result in a default judgment granting the petitioner's requests.