Who are the Petitioner
and Respondent?
Why, it's you of course!
You and your ex.
Whoever petitions/ files
first for divorce is the Petitioner. And
whoever is responding to that petition is the Respondent. And at least in my
state (remember that each state has different procedures and rules) you will
remain with those titles for the rest of your case.
If the Respondent brings
an order to show cause against the Petitioner, the Respondent doesn't suddenly
become the Petitioner. That would be confusing if for each hearing you had a
new title. The Respondent stays the Respondent and the Petitioner stays the
Petitioner.
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