Divorce lawsuit filed; respond within 20 days to avoid judgment.
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Deadline · Response Deadline
May 26, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Van Wert
- Case #
- CDDM004823
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What to do next
- 1
File Your Response
Submit your Answer or Motion to the clerk of court by May 26, 2026.
- 2
Consult an Attorney
Seek legal advice immediately to protect your interests in the divorce case.
- 3
Register for E-filing
Create an account on the Iowa Judicial Branch website to file documents electronically.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I do if I am the respondent?
- You must file an Answer or Motion within 20 days of May 6, 2026.
- How can I file a response?
- File with the clerk of court in Decatur County or use the Iowa Judicial Branch website.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- The court may enter a judgment against you, granting the petitioner their requests.
- Where can I find legal help?
- Consider consulting an attorney or visit the Iowa Judicial Branch website for resources.
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Full Notice Text
ORIGINAL NOTICE by Publication IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF DECATUR COUNTY Case No. CDDM004823 Upon the Petition of JENNIFER EHRLICH, Petitioner, and concerning JAMES LYNDON EHRLICH, Respondent 1. Information for Respondent • Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a divorce lawsuit naming you as Respondent. • Petitioner's contact information during the divorce case:Jennifer Ehrlich 12349 215th Avenue Van Wert, IA 50262 Decatur County (641) 464-5037 jenehrlich89@gmail.com 2. Respondent's deadline for filing a Response You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after May 6, 2026. 3. Instructions to Respondent You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after the date provided above. If you do not respond, the court may enter a judgment against you giving Petitioner what he or she asked for in the Petition. Notice to Respondent • You should talk to an attorney at once to protect your interests. • If you choose not to have an attorney represent you in this matter, go to the Iowa Judicial Branch website for self-represented litigant information and free guided interative interview court forms or free fillable .pdf court forms under Divorce. • You must register through the Iowa Judicial Branch website atwww.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile/and obtain a log in a password to electronically file and view court documents in your case and to receive service and notices from the court. • For general rules and information on electronic filing, refer to the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure in