What happens if I don't file an answer by July 29, 2026?

The court may proceed and decide the divorce case without your input, potentially granting the plaintiff's requests.

Where do I send my answer?

Serve Catherine A. Brown at 1119 Worthington St, Springfield, MA 01109 and file a copy with the Register of Probate at Hampden Probate and Family Court.

What does the Automatic Restraining Order prohibit?

It prohibits actions that would negatively affect either party's financial status, such as changing bank accounts or disposing of assets.

Court Notice — 50 State Street, Springfield, MA (HD26D0137DR)

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Divorce

Affects:DefendantsGeneral Public

This is a divorce summons by publication and mailing filed in Hampden Probate and Family Court seeking an irretrievable breakdown divorce and restoration of the plaintiff's former name. The defendant must respond by July 29, 2026 or the court may decide the case without their answer.

Key Takeaways

Defendant must file an answer by 07/29/2026
Plaintiff seeks divorce for irretrievable breakdown
Plaintiff seeks to resume former name Catherine Antonia Diaz Gonzalez
Automatic Restraining Order now in effect
Answer must also be filed with the Register of Probate

Published: May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Springfield
Address

50 State Street, Springfield, MA

Case #

HD26D0137DR

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If you don't respond

If no answer is served and filed by July 29, 2026, the court will proceed to hearing and may adjudicate the divorce without the defendant's participation.

What to do next

1
Prepare and serve an answer
Draft your written answer and serve it on Catherine A. Brown at 1119 Worthington St, Springfield, MA 01109 by 07/29/2026.
2
File answer with the court
File a copy of your answer with the Register of Probate at Hampden Probate and Family Court, 50 State Street, Springfield, MA before 07/29/2026.
3
Review the Automatic Restraining Order
Avoid any financial actions affecting either party; consult an attorney about permissible actions under Probate Court Rule 411.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I don't file an answer by July 29, 2026?: The court may proceed and decide the divorce case without your input, potentially granting the plaintiff's requests.
Where do I send my answer?: Serve Catherine A. Brown at 1119 Worthington St, Springfield, MA 01109 and file a copy with the Register of Probate at Hampden Probate and Family Court.
What does the Automatic Restraining Order prohibit?: It prohibits actions that would negatively affect either party's financial status, such as changing bank accounts or disposing of assets.

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Legal terms in this notice

Automatic Restraining Order: A court order that immediately prevents either party from changing the other's financial situation during the case.
Summons by publication: A method of notifying a party of a legal action when personal service is not possible, often via public notice.
Irretrievable Breakdown: A ground for divorce meaning the marriage has broken down with no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
 
Docket No. 
HD26D0137DR
 
Hampden Probate and Family Court
50 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
 
DIVORCE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION AND MAILING
 
Catherine A. Brown
vs.
Marcos L. Brown
 
To the Defendant:
 
The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce requesting that the Court grant a divorce for Irretrievable Breakdown, allow plaintiff to resume the former name of Catherine Antonia Diaz Gonzalez. The Complaint is on file at the Court.
 
An Automatic Restraining Order has been entered in this matter preventing you from taking any action which would negatively impact the current financial status of either party. SEE Supplemental Probate Court Rule 411.
 
You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Catherine A Brown, 1119 Worthington St, Springfield, MA 01109 your answer, if any, on or before 07/29/2026. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer, if any, in the office of the Register of this Court.
 
WITNESS, Hon. Claudine T. Stoudemire, First Justice of this Court.
Date: April 27, 2026
 
Rosemary Succomani,
Register of Probate Court
May 13, 2026