The rules of practice and procedure require that parties being sued are properly informed. This is called service, and in a divorce action, as in all civil actions, it is the first step.

Except for ex parte motions, courts refuse to hear complaints or motions unless the parties are properly notified.

In a divorce action, Initial complaints, which begin the action, must be served in person by a sheriff or constable, and parties normally have 20 days to respond. The laws of each jurisdiction vary on this.

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