You should have 30 days to file an appearance (or your attorney that is). Then, as noted above, a good attorney can slow this down or speed it up as you wish.
Be careful about moving out of the house. In some states it is viewed as abandonment.
Re the LRT - all I can say is it is working for me. My H hadn't actually filed, but he gave an attorney a retainer and I received a letter stating that was what was going to happen.
He: WAH Me: LBW Precious: DD
~ I'm grateful for every day I have to improve the way I relate.
