Wednesday, March 5, 2014

ARKANSAS Part 4



Initial Filing Process

Either spouse can commence a divorce by filing the appropriate documents with the county court.  The Plaintiff (spouse starting the divorce) must file a Complaint for Divorce along with a Summons. After filing the appropriate starting documents the Plaintiff must serve his/her spouse now referred to as the Defendant. The service is typically completed by a process server, sheriff or by publication (if you cannot locate your spouse). Once served, the Defendant will need to file a response called an Answer in order to prevent the Plaintiff from proceeding with a default judgment.

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