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Dear Anonymous:      I assume that  you are not divorced, so it is still your "spouse" not "ex" who filed. However, for your sake, hopefully he/she will be an "ex" soon.    I also assume that you filed the petition for dissolution in Florida since a counterpetition is a response to that petition.      A counterpetition may be served by mail in Florida (if you are unreprsented or your spouse is unrepresented) provided that the parties have not agreed to e-service.  I am not sure how you know a counterpetition was filed if you've not received it.  However, a counterpetition is due 20 days from when the petition was served on the other party.  So, if you know when the spouse was served, count 20 days and an answer should have been served and delivered to you along with a counterpetition.  If no answer, you can move for a default with the court.  I'd check the court on-line docket- if available in your county, because sometimes people "forget" to send a copy to the other party and just file with the court.      I hope this helps.   Best regards, Cindy S. Vova Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A. Broward: 954-316-3496 Boca Raton: 561-962-2785      

Yes, you may enter into a postnuptial agreement. This will give each of you the ability to predetermine the distribution of marital assets in the event of death or divorce. Good luck!

Find an attorney who does not charge that much. If the spouse will not sign uncontested papers, then the divorce is contested and it costs much more to hire an attorney. Borrow money to get the divorce filed. Get into court as soon as possible for a temporary matters hearing. You need the child support.