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Variables petitioner and respondent provide detailed information about all parties, except the identity of the state if a state (or one of its subdivisions) is a party, petitioner and respondent variables note only whether a state is a party, not the state's name.
The spouse who is not the petitioner is the respondent. The respondent is the one who responds to the action brought by the petitioner. In addition to certain guarantees provided by law, LegalZoom guarantees your satisfaction with our services and support.