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After a defendant has been served divorce papers, the courts may set a scheduling conference where the parties and their attorneys must appear to discuss their marital issues. This sets the tone for the case, and the court would be notified as to whether it is contested or uncontested.

In your Answer, you will need to admit or deny each allegation. If an allegation is untrue, you should deny that allegation. Some allegations, depending on the circumstances, you may not be able to admit or deny. When filing your Answer, you should also file a Counter-Complaint for Absolute Divorce.

Notice of Intention to Defend - This is a form located on the bottom of your summons. Complete the Notice of Intention to Defend if you dispute owing all or some of what the plaintiff claims. The completed form must be returned to the Maryland District Court location listed at the top of your summons.

Deadlines to respond to a divorce complaint: • If your spouse was served in Maryland: 30 days after service of process. If your spouse was served in another state: 60 days after service of process. If your spouse was served in another country: 90 days after service of process.

In Maryland, the deadline to respond to a Writ of Summons and Complaint is 15 days. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, which are listed in Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure for the District Court, Rule 3-307: “(a) To Be Filed With Court--When Service Not Required.

File a Notice of Intention to Defend: You must file this within 15 days of receiving the summons. The Notice is on the bottom half of the summons. Once you have responded, the Court will send the plaintiff a copy of this notice. File a Counterclaim, Cross-claim, or a Third-Party Complaint.