What is the Response to a Petition for Dissolution?
The Response to a Petition for DissolutionA document that starts a case to end a marriage, i.e., the paperwork that starts the divorce.Read more about Petition for Dissolution is the first filing made by the person who is listed as the RespondentThis term refers to the person or party on the receiving side of the original lawsuit. Defined in the rule as “any opposing party other than the petitioner.” ARFLP Rule 3(f)(2). See also Petitioner.Read more about Respondent. The Respondent admits or denies the AllegationA statement one party makes against the other party in a Court document that has yet to be proven. Allegations usually accuse the other party of wrongful conduct. E.g., "Wife alleges Husband has concealed assets" or "Father alleges Mother is withholding the child from him."…Read more about Allegation in the PetitionThis is a court document that someone files to start a case.Read more about Petition. The filing of the Response prevents the RespondentThis term refers to the person or party on the receiving side of the original lawsuit. Defined in the rule as “any opposing party other than the petitioner.” ARFLP Rule 3(f)(2). See also Petitioner.Read more about Respondent from being defaulted and puts each PartyAn individual, entity, or the state that either brings the lawsuit or is required to respond to the lawsuit. See ARFLP Rule 3(f).Read more about Party on notice of what the issues will be in the divorce.