Respondent
The spouse who responds to a divorce petition filed by the other spouse.
Example
As the respondent, he had 30 days to file his answer to the divorce petition.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Respondent / Responding Party.
Jurisdiction Variations
NEW-YORK
Defendant
New York uses 'defendant' when the action is initiated by 'complaint'
NEW-JERSEY
Defendant
New Jersey uses 'defendant' in response to a 'complaint for divorce'
CONNECTICUT
Defendant
Connecticut uses 'defendant'
Related Terms
petitionerpetitionservice-of-process