Rochester Divorce Attorney Explains How to Respond to Divorce Papers
As a dedicated Rochester Divorce Attorney, I am often called and asked what someone should do if they were served with divorce papers.- In the state of New York, the rule states that a party who has been served personally – meaning that the summons has been handed to him or her – has 20 days in which to respond.
- Certain circumstances may allow 30 days but, when one has been handed a summons, that person usually has 20 days to respond.
- Once a summons is served, it’s very important to contact us as soon as possible because failure to respond within 20 days can result in severe disadvantage.