Saturday, December 31, 2011

HOW LONG DOES MY WIFE HAVE TO SERVE DIVORCE PAPERS AFTER FILING?

QUESTION: My wife has already filed a divorce case against me, but I have not been served papers yet. How long does she have until she has to refile again?

MY RESPONSE: Code of Civil Procedure Section 583.420 permits dismissal of a case for delay in prosecution if service is not made within two years after the action is commenced. Your local county rules may have more stringent requirements. If you want to get the case moving, ask your wife for a copy of the papers that she filed, and you can prepare, file and serve your Response.

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