[FAMILY COURT NAME]
[COUNTY], [STATE]

[PETITIONER NAME], )
Petitioner, )
) Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
v. )
)
[RESPONDENT NAME], )
Respondent. )

RESPONSE TO PETITION FOR DIVORCE

1. Responses to Allegations

1.1 Respondent [ADMITS/DENIES/LACKS KNOWLEDGE] the allegations in Paragraph 1.
1.2 Respondent [ADMITS/DENIES/LACKS KNOWLEDGE] the allegations in Paragraph 2.
[Continue for each numbered paragraph of the petition.]

2. Requests and Positions

2.1 Grounds for divorce: [AGREE/DISPUTE].
2.2 Custody and parenting time: Respondent requests [SOLE/JOINT] legal custody and [SOLE/JOINT] physical custody with a parenting plan as follows: [SCHEDULE].
2.3 Child support: Respondent requests support under guideline calculations.
2.4 Spousal support: Respondent requests [NONE/AMOUNT/DURATION].
2.5 Property and debts: Respondent requests an equitable division as follows: [DETAILS].

3. Counter-Petition (Optional)

Respondent requests that the Court grant divorce and the relief described above.

4. Prayer for Relief

Respondent requests that the Court:
a. Deny any relief inconsistent with this response.
b. Enter orders regarding custody, support, and property consistent with Respondent's requests.
c. Grant any other relief the Court deems just.

5. Signature Block

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Dated: [DATE]

______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME or RESPONDENT]
[LAW FIRM / ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]