Do I still have thirty days to respond if I am out of state when the divorce action was filed? 5 Answers as of October 17, 2011

I am military and served out of state for a divorce action filed in California. Do I still have only 30 days to respond?

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Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
Yes. You would best retain an experienced Family Law Attorney in the county in which the case is filed to represent you. You may need to communicate with your attorney via phone, Skype, e-mail and/or FAX.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/17/2011
Patricia C. Van Haren, Attorney at Law
Patricia C. Van Haren, Attorney at Law | Patricia Van Haren
You should contact an attorney. If you are deployed on active duty military, they can not default you without taking certain steps prior to the default. However, filing a Response will give you the opportunity to request relief as well.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/15/2011
Law Offices of Paul A. Eads
Law Offices of Paul A. Eads | Paul A. Eads
No, you have longer than 30 days.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/15/2011
Michael Apicella
Michael Apicella | Apicella Law and Mediation
You have 30 days to respond from the date you were served, if served in person. If by mail, and you're out of state, add 10 days.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
Law Office of L. Paul Zahn
Law Office of L. Paul Zahn | Paul Zahn
Yes. If you are on deployment, you should contact military legal to have them help you with getting a stay of the proceedings under the Service member’s Civil Relief Act. If you are not on deployment, then you must file your response within 30 days to avoid the possibility of a default (calendar days, not court days).
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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