Next step

[momof5]

I was served with divorce papers in Seminole County and have filed my answer and counterpetition. As I understood it my husband also only had 20 days in which to respond to my counterpetition. The 20 days has come and gone. I am not sure what the next step I need to take is. I think it is to file a Motion for Default and Default and then ask for a Hearing but I am not sure. I filed a parenting Plan and my financial affidavit along with my answer. Please tell me the next steps.

[Attorney Howard Iken]

You file a Motion for Default, a Non-Military Affidavit, and wait. After the default is entered you are ready to schedule final hearing.

Attorney Howard Iken

[momof5]

Thanks for answering my question regarding this. Once the final hearing date is set and the other party is notified will it be necessary to still attend Mediation or should the judge or GM make judgement based on my answer and counterpetition and parenting plan. I am not asking for anything and have requested that court divide assets (there aren't many) and the parenting plan is a straight 50/50 with me paying child support since I make more and also providing healthcare insurance. I didn't know if I should possibly use an attorney on a one-time basis for the hearing. I have also already completed my Parenting class as the law stipulates.

[Attorney Howard Iken]

If there is anything, whatsoever, in the case that is important to you - it is best to use an attorney.