If divorce petiton is filed & if the wife doesn't turn up in the first hearing, then how many chances will be given by the judge for the respondent to appear in the Court & what is the duration i.e how many months, days will be given for the 2nd, 3rd hearing. Generally in the first hearing will the judge take up the case or they will just give the next date & send us off. Totally how many chances will be given by the judge for the respondent to appear. If the wife doesn't appear even after giving time frame, then what is the next step the judge will take. Pls reply