What to Do if the Other Party Does Not File an Answer
If you file your Application for divorce (whether it is a Form 8A for a simple divorce, or a Form 8) and the Respondent does not file an Answer, your divorce will be considered uncontested, and you will then need to complete and file a Form 36: Affidavit for Divorce.
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