2006-09-29 13:07:21 · 5 answers · asked by pyt_tlc 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Each state has different family laws.
Go see a lawyer for a 30-minute consultation to understand your options and the process. The first 30 mins are free, and if you don't fee comfortable, then find another lawyer.
I suggest that you start making copies of all financial statements that you have, because a contested divorce usually involves large disagreements over money & property, as well as children. And of course there is the ego thing about the end of a relationship.
If your spouse starts to hide statements, you are going to have problems. Ask your lawyer how to set up your own financial affairs, legally and so that accurate records are kept when you withdraw $ from joint accounts. You will need your own income, and probably own credit card - make sure your att'y helps to send letters to separate any joint CC accounts - you don't want to pay your spouse's new bills if he decides to go on a spending binge.
If your spouse earns more money than you, he will have to pay a portion of your legal expenses in the end, so it's not in his best interest to contest the divorce too strongly. Cooperation will be much less expensive than fighting over trivial stuff.
Good luck.
2006-09-29 13:26:08 · answer #1 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still get your divorce but its probably going to get real ugly and probably very expensive. A contested divorce usually requires the services of an atty or at least a paralegal to get you thru this. Your spouse willprobably fight you every step of the way and will accuse you of everything they can think of. If you can withstand all the crap thats about to come your way,youll get your divorce, but your spouse will not likely stop there,so get ready. Good luck
2006-09-29 13:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know if all states have the same guidlines... but my ex husband did this to me when i filed for divorce... I had to wait 2 years until a judge would look at my case and grant me a divorce... good luck
2006-09-29 13:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by oracle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i feel for you.....
in michigan we have no fault, which means...you have to prove no wrong doing.
the ***** left, and i filed, 90 days later it was all good.....
if you move to michigan you can file for divorce after living here for 90 days, maybe other states are similar, 2 years is too long to wait
2006-09-29 13:18:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you get a lawyer or let the judge decide,, I suggest the lawyer,, the judge can really take you for it all,
2006-09-29 13:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by rich2481 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋