A Complaint for Divorce or divorce complaint is a type of lawsuit. A legal “complaint” is a document signed by one of the parties to a divorce and is filed with the Clerk of Court in an appropriate jurisdiction.
If the answer is not verified, the allegations of the complaint are deemed admitted and the plaintiff can move for judgment on the pleadings or move to strike the answer and take judgment by default.
Verified Complaints are generally not required, except when ex parte relief is sought or when required by a statute or rule regarding a specific cause of action. N.J.R.
If you have been served with a Summons and Divorce Complaint, you are the defendant. The person who filed the divorce is the plaintiff. You have 35 days to respond to the Summons and Divorce Complaint. If you do not respond to the court at all, the court may grant the divorce and order in favor of the Plaintiff.
Unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise, a pleading need not be verified or accompanied by an affidavit.
Information Included in a Divorce Complaint in NJ A divorce complaint is entitled “Complaint” and includes the New Jersey county in which the complaint is filed, as well as the plaintiff's full information and that of the defendant.
Definition. A verified complaint is a sworn document in which the plaintiff tells the court the facts of the case and states what relief is sought.
This may be by a sheriffs officer or a private process server. Delivery may also be made at the defendant's home to a member of the household at least 14 years of age. If personal service cannot be made, then the plaintiff has the option of serving the papers by regular and certified mail.
Read the complaint and decide what to do. Read the complaint. You may agree with some, all, or none of the complaint. Write down next to each paragraph in the complaint whether you agree or disagree with what that paragraph says. If you agree with everything your spouse is asking for, you may not need to file anything.