What do you do if you are being sued for alienation of affection?

"Alienation of affection" is sometimes used as grounds for the dissolution of a marriage. If the named spouse fails to respond to the divorce petition then the petitioner spouse can request the divorce be granted according to the state's default laws. When a divorce is granted under the default ruling the non respondent spouse usually forfeits his or her rights to a appeal any of the dissolution terms. It is always in the best interest (but not legally required) for the defendant to appear at a civil hearing regardless of the issue.