Response to Petition for Spousal Support

A Response to Petition for Spousal Support is a legal document filed by the spouse who has been served with a Petition for Spousal Support, setting forth their position on the request for support. The response typically includes information about the responding party’s income and expenses, as well as any defenses or counterclaims they may have to the request for support. The purpose of the response is to contest the petition and to provide the court with additional information relevant to the determination of spousal support.