Respondent

The party answering a petition or motion.

Source: Office of Child Support Enforcement.

The party who is alleged to have committed domestic violence against the Petitioner. Also may be referred to as "defendant".

Source: Washington Courts.

The person against whom an appeal is made; the responding party in a dissolution, nullity, adoption, or probate case. (See also dissolution, nullity.)

Source: California Courts.

Last reviewed October 2022