Appear; Appearance; File an Appearance

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Term Definition Appear; Appearance; File an Appearance - a formal submission to courts by the defendant (respondent) in response to a petition or complaint and summons.

Application in Divorce The defendant agrees with or disagrees with the alleged claims and requests to the court.

In a appearance thus allowing the court to grant a divorce by default.

Showing up for a divorce appear pro se.