What does summons by publication mean in my divorce case?

It means the court published notice because the respondent couldn't be located for personal service; publication is treated as legal notice.

When is my answer due after publication?

You must file a written answer within 35 days after the last date the summons was published.

What happens if I don't respond to the petition?

The court may enter a default judgment granting the petitioner’s requested divorce and division of assets.

Name Change — Brighton (2025 DR31130)

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Petitioner Alec Blair Griffin filed for dissolution of marriage against respondent Jamie Michelle Brantley and served a summons by publication requiring the respondent to file a written answer within 35 days after the last publication or risk a default judgment for the relief requested, including equitable division of assets and debts.

Key Takeaways

Respondent must file a written answer within 35 days after last publication
Action seeks dissolution of marriage and equitable division of assets/debts
Summons served by publication — respondent's whereabouts likely unknown
Failure to respond can lead to default judgment without further notice

Published: May 18, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Name Change
City: Brighton
Case #: 2025 DR31130

Research context

2 name change notices in Brighton (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you do not file a written answer within 35 days after the last date of publication, the court may enter a default judgment granting the petitioner the relief requested, including divorce and division of assets and debts.

What to do next

1
Obtain a copy of the petition
Request the petition from the Adams County District Court clerk to review the claims and relief sought.
2
File a written answer within 35 days
Prepare and file your response with the court clerk no later than 35 days after the last publication date to avoid default.
3
Contact an attorney
Consult a family law attorney (e.g., Sally Simone Markowitz, Esq. listed) to get help preparing your answer and protecting rights.

Frequently asked questions

What does summons by publication mean in my divorce case?: It means the court published notice because the respondent couldn't be located for personal service; publication is treated as legal notice.
When is my answer due after publication?: You must file a written answer within 35 days after the last date the summons was published.
What happens if I don't respond to the petition?: The court may enter a default judgment granting the petitioner’s requested divorce and division of assets.

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Legal terms in this notice

Summons by publication: A notice published in a newspaper when the respondent cannot be personally located for service.
Default judgment: A court ruling in favor of the filing party because the other party failed to respond.
Dissolution of marriage: Legal process to end a marriage (divorce).
Equitable division: Court-ordered fair (not necessarily equal) split of marital assets and debts.

Full Notice Text

District Court, Adams County, Colorado 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, Colorado 80601 Case No.: 2025 DR31130 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Alec Blair Griffin v. Respondent: Jamie Michelle

Brantley SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the petition filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the petition may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the petition in writing within 35 days after the last date of publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the petition without further notice. This is an action: Petitioner is seeking a dissolution of marriage, including equitable

division of assets and debts of the marriage. Dated: November 3, 2025 Sally Simone Markowitz, Esq. (#582224) 8948 Delacorte

Highlands

Street,

Ranch,

Colorado 80209 Phone:

917-686-5853

Email:

ssmbklyn@aol.com