Divorce petition filed; respond within 60 days to avoid default judgment.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Shelton
- Case #
- 25-3-00239-23
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Read the Petition
Understand what the other party is requesting in the divorce case.
- 2
File Your Response
Complete and file your Response within 60 days of the first publication date.
- 3
Serve the Response
Deliver a copy of your Response to the petitioner using certified mail.
- 4
Consult a Lawyer
Consider seeking legal advice to navigate the divorce process effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the divorce petition?
- The case number is 25-3-00239-23.
- How do I respond to the divorce summons?
- You must file a written Response within 60 days of publication.
- Where do I file my Response?
- File your Response with the Superior Court Clerk at 419 N 4th St, Shelton.
- What happens if I miss the response deadline?
- If you miss the deadline, the court may grant a default judgment against you.
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Full Notice Text
PUBLIC NOTICE Superior Court of Washington, County of Mason In re the marriage of: Petitioner/s: ALICE MARIE KALEOPA And Respondent/s (other party/parties): LUTERU KALEOPA No. 25-3-00239-23 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication (Note to Publisher: Publish everything but the text following unchecked boxes. Fill in the date of the first publication: January 29, 2026) To (other partys name/s): Luteru Kaleopa I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Petition for Divorce You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this summons is published. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by the deadline: No one has to notify you about other hearings in this case, and The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a default judgment). Follow these steps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons. Those documents explain what the other party is asking for. 2. Fill out a Response on this form (check the Response that matches the Petition): FL Divorce 211, Response to Petition about a Marriage You can get the Response form and other forms you need at: The Washington State Courts website: www.courts.wa.gov/forms Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlawhelp.org, or The Superior Court Clerks office or county law library (for a fee). 3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior Court Civil Rule 5. 4. File your original Response with the court clerk at this address: Superior Court Clerk, Mason County 419 N 4th St, Fl 2, PO Box 340, Shelton, Washington 98584-0340 5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. Person filing this Summons or his lawyer fills out below: Alice Marie Kaleopa, Petitioner Date January 23, 2026 [X] the following address (this does not have to be your home address): 5531 E Agate Rd. Shelton, Washington 98584 (Optional) email: alicekaleopa@gmail.com (If this address changes before the case ends, you must notify all parties and the court in writing. You may use the Notice of Address Change form (FL All Family 120). You must also update your Confidential Information Form (FL All Family 001) if this case involves parentage or child support.) This Summons is issued according to Rule 4.1 of the Superior Court Civil Rules of the State of Washington. 5493 January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26, March 5 6t
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