A Notice of Appearance is a legal document filed in a New York divorce case by the defendant (the spouse who did not initiate the divorce). By filing this notice, the defendant formally acknowledges the receipt of the divorce papers and indicates their intention to participate in the proceedings. Notice of Appearance Divorce New York must be filed with the court and served on the plaintiff (the spouse who initiated the divorce) within the specified time frame, typically 20 days after receiving the summons. Filing this notice ensures that the defendant’s rights are protected and allows them to respond to the divorce petition.