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===Step 5. Wait for 30 days===
===Step 5. Wait for 30 days===
If your spouse doesn’t agree with the claims you’re making, they have 30 days to defend the court case by filing a '''response''' (Form F4). If they do file a response, you can’t get a desk order divorce, as your divorce is now considered '''contested'''.
If your spouse doesn’t agree with the claims you’re making, they have 30 days to defend the court case by filing a '''response''' (form F4). If they do file a response, you can’t get a desk order divorce, as your divorce is now considered '''contested'''.


Your spouse may choose to respond to your claim '''and also''' file a '''counterclaim''' (Form F5). In the counterclaim, your spouse can make their own family law claims against you.
Your spouse may choose to respond to your claim '''and also''' file a '''counterclaim''' (form F5). In the counterclaim, your spouse can make their own family law claims against you.


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