2006-09-12 00:29:14 · 21 answers · asked by Robert01Hutton 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
In most states it is no longer required that they sign the papers,
further in those that do, the judge can compel them to sign or face contempt charges!
2006-09-12 00:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well now. I have been married 20 years and have never believed in divorce! So if my husband asked for a divorce then I don't see me signing the papers either. But I believe if one wants it and the other don't, then there is like a 2 year wait time, and the courts will give it after the wait time. I believe this gives the one who doesn't want to sign a chance to make it work. Both have to agree. Tell yourself is this what I really want, and maybe give it sometime to see if things can work out. Good Luck!
2006-09-12 07:37:40 · answer #2 · answered by Paulda37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The court can be petitioned and publications can be made in a local newspaper. Usually it's published in a paper that no one reads....example : The thrifty nickel, Rock River Times. Once this has published for 30-60 days your attorney can present proof of publication to the courts and the person can obtain a divorce by default.
I really shouldn't make the retainer more for the divorce....it just costs extra for the publications is all.
2006-09-12 07:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by aunt_beeaa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who is legally eligible to serve the summons and petition for you depends on your jurisdiction. Acceptable methods of service of process vary, too, from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The forms needed may or may not be available to you on-line or at your courthouse.Therefore, I suggest you talk to a lawyer.
2006-09-12 07:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should it all be so final. Is there an urgency to get remarried or something? Time will make it automatic for desertion after about 5 years depending where you are living. If it is the woman who won't sign then she must have a good reason. Perhaps she will be left impoverished with nowhere to live. How long have you been married? It all goes to why the other party won't sign.
2006-09-12 08:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by Gill T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first person that answered this question is right. It will take longer and cost more BUT if you have a good lawyer then your spouse can be made to pay for all the legal fee's . Ask
2006-09-12 07:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by moonspawnhotmailcom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state. There is a time frame in which you must be physically living apart. Do a google search for divorce and the state name.
PA is 90 days, NJ is 1 year. TX is six months
2006-09-12 07:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by judih1957 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just makes the divorce take longer but the result is the same ... its over, why would you want to be with someone who does not want to be with you? sign the paper and move forward with your life sooner
2006-09-12 07:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by casurfwatcher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then you both live miserably, with one party not able to move on, and the other party holding on to something that is inevitably going to happen.
2006-09-12 07:34:27 · answer #9 · answered by bluez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are places that only need one signature, do some research on the internet?
2006-09-12 07:34:33 · answer #10 · answered by Tracy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋