What are the consequences of not attending a court summon for a?
The divorce will be considered uncontested. The judge will base decisions on what was presented in the complaint. You will likely not like the division of property. Spousal maintenance may very well be a lot steeper than if you were present. Frankly, it is easier to write an answer in which you waive appearance and agree to the complaint than simply not participating. The judge will at least see that you are not a total jerk, which could mitigate some of the hurt that otherwise be costly to fight later.