Summons
A legal document notifying a spouse they are being sued for divorce and must respond within a specified time.
Example
The summons gave him 30 days to file a response to the divorce petition.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Notice of Application / Notice of Family Claim (BC) / Continuing Application (ON).
Jurisdiction Variations
CALIFORNIA
Summons (Family Law) — FL-110
California uses Judicial Council Form FL-110 with automatic temporary restraining orders (ATROs)
NEW-YORK
Summons with Notice / Summons and Verified Complaint
New York has two methods: 'summons with notice' or 'summons and verified complaint'
Related Terms
petitionservice-of-processrespondent