Committed Phoenix, Arizona Divorce Attorney
What to expect when served with divorce papers in Arizona
A default judgment may be issued against a spouse who fails to respond when served with divorce papers. The court may also rule that the petitioning spouse is entitled to attorney's fees.
Once divorce papers have been served, the responding spouse generally has 20 days to respond (30 days if out of state). If a response has not been timely received, the petitioning spouse may file for entry of default judgment. The Superior Court may rule that a defaulting spouse is obligated to pay child support and spousal maintenance. The default judgment decree cannot be entered until 64 days after the initial petition of dissolution is served upon the respondent. While this buys the respondent time, he or she must still act quickly. It's advisable to contact a divorce attorney soon after being served, rather than waiting until the last minute and risking a default judgment. To speak with an experienced divorce lawyer based in Phoenix, contact the Law Offices of Lindsay E. Benjamin, P.C.
At the initial consultation with a new client, Attorney Benjamin takes the time to understand the client's needs and concerns. She gives an honest assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the case and the potential costs.
At the Law Offices of Lindsay E. Benjamin, P.C., we handle all aspects of divorce, including:
- Division of marital assets
- Child custody
- Parenting time
- Child support
- Spousal maintenance
- Division of a complex business as a marital asset
- Post-decree modification
- "High end" divorce
Should you require the services of a knowledgeable divorce attorney in Phoenix, Arizona, contact the Law Offices of Lindsay E. Benjamin, P.C., to schedule a consultation.
Law Offices of Lindsay E. Benjamin, P.C.
1650 North First Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-266-7667
Fax: 602-277-9839
E-mail:
The Law Offices of Lindsay E. Benjamin, P.C., represents clients in divorce, child custody, spousal support and modification proceedings in Phoenix, Anthem, Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Surprise, Tempe and Maricopa County, Arizona.
