Once they are served, they have 30 days to respond. After that, your case can move forward even if they don't respond.
Generally, you have 30 days AFTER the date you are served to file a response with the court. The 30 days include weekend days and court holidays.
The written response must be made within 20 days of personal service, or within 30 days of the time when service by any other means is complete. If the defendant fails to respond he or she is in default and plaintiff may be able to obtain a default judgment against the defendant.
Once they are served, they have 30 days to respond. After that, your case can move forward even if they don't respond.
How to create an acknowledgment receipt Use a company letterhead. Use electronic or paper letterhead. Write acknowledgment statement. Referring to the document by name, version number if applicable and state that the recipient has received the document. Sign and date. Explain the next step. Provide contact information.
Service by Notice and Acknowledgement of Receipt (Code Civ. Proc. § 415.30) is the recommended method of serving a summons on a known-to-be represented party or an unrepresented party who you believe to be amenable to such service.
Tell the court that the other party received a summons or other legal papers in a civil case that were delivered to (served on) that party. Get form POS-015. Effective: January 1, 2005. View POS-015 Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt—Civil form.
Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt (FL-117) Tell the court that your spouse or domestic partner agreed to (and received) by mail the legal papers to start your case.