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== D. Contested Actions ==
== D. Contested Actions ==


If the claimant’s action is contested, the client should retain a lawyer, or at least seek a lawyer’s advice, before proceeding. However, there are some situations where it is possible for the respondent to file a Response to Family Claim without contesting the divorce application. For example, the respondent can speak to access without a contested action ensuing, but a support or custody issue would definitely result in a contested action, and a considerable wait for trial.  
If the claimant’s action is contested, the client should retain a lawyer, or at least seek a lawyer’s advice, before proceeding. However, there are some situations where it is possible for the respondent to file a Response to Family Claim without contesting the divorce application. For example, the respondent can file a Response to Family Claim regarding access to children without a contested action ensuing, but a support or custody issue would definitely result in a contested action, and a considerable wait for trial.


== E. “Quick” Divorces ==
== E. “Quick” Divorces ==