does anyone know? i filed for a legal seperation. my spouse and i have been in counceling. if we drop the case...and counceling doesn't work, can it be reopened? does any one know? this is cheaper than asking my attorney.
2006-11-21 06:38:24 · 6 answers · asked by goodtalkin' 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes it can be reopened if you chose to drop it. but you'll probably be filing for divorce if it doesn't work out this time, rather than a legal separation, right?
2006-11-21 06:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by *KiM* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the laws of your state. Generally speaking, in domestic relations cases like legal separation/divorce, the case must be heard by a judge within a certain amount of time from the date you file, and the laws of your state will determine how long you have. However, if your case isn't brought before the judge before the deadline, you can re-file at a later date.
One thing you need to check on is whether you'll have to wait a certain amount of time if you have to re-file. Again, that depends on the laws of your state, so if you want to find out the answer without asking your attorney, try calling another divorce lawyer that gives free consultations and simply ask the question over the phone. They may answer the question for you or they may have you come in for an appointment. If you have to go in for a free consultation, don't mention the fact that you have another attorney representing you -- if you do that, the lawyer will say he/she can't talk to you and won't answer your questions.
2006-11-21 06:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the final rule is that the case could be opened interior of a "functional time" of the damages happening. With this pronounced, the possibility that your case could have any time extra advantageous than six years to settle isn't likely, even in spite of the undeniable fact that a functional time in maximum circumstances is approximately 4 years.
2016-12-29 07:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can file a suit. Don't know if you will win but you certainly can file a suit. No double jepordy in cival matters.
2006-11-21 06:43:14 · answer #4 · answered by rallman@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is dismissed with prejudice then you have to completely refile. If with out then no.
2006-11-21 06:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by pedohunter1488 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it can. it happens all the time, especially legal separation
2006-11-21 06:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by just hanging around 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋