If it is a no-contest, both have signed the papers in front of a notary? Does she have to appear in court for the dissolution to go through?
2007-01-01 17:12:55 · 7 answers · asked by batman's kitty 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
She doesn't have a lawyer, neither does he, they did it themselves. She lives 5 hours away and she has no car or anything.
2007-01-01 17:17:44 · update #1
Nope. Just her lawyer.
2007-01-01 17:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The legal effect of a dissolution and divorce is the same: A marriage is terminated at the conclusion of each case. Both proceedings provide for a division of marital property, and if necessary, spousal and child-related issues. There are several differences in the process, however. In a dissolution, the parties cannot proceed unless they are in complete agreement on all issues. Dissolutions require a separation agreement to be prepared and signed in advance of filing with the Court. A dissolution can avoid the expense of contentious litigation. Both parties are sure of the outcome prior to filing with the court. The spirit of settlement and cooperation required to accomplish a dissolution may also foster an ongoing relationship between the parties and avoid post-decree problems with issues such as custody, visitation and support. A dissolution is a more expedient proceeding than a divorce. A dissolution may be heard no sooner than 30 days from the filing of the action and must be heard within 90 days of filing. Both parties are required to attend the final hearing. In a divorce, the court may be required to resolve some of the issues the parties cannot agree upon. Divorce may be the only option if the parties cannot agree or one of the parties cannot be present at the final hearing. The law requires a minimum of 42 days to elapse after a complaint is filed before the divorce can be finalized. If issues cannot be resolved between the parties, a divorce can last for many months. There is no maximum time in which a divorce must be heard. However, the Supreme Court of Ohio has set forth guidelines in which courts are expected to hear a case; one year for a divorce with no children and 18 months for a divorce with children. Local courts generally adhere to these guidelines, but divorces can last longer depending on a court's docket and the complexity of issues involved.
2016-05-23 05:12:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes both have to appear.
2007-01-01 19:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by LC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-01 10:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by George 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would benefit both to at least appear.
2007-01-01 17:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend's ex signed a paper and had it notarized so he didn't have to appear.
2007-01-02 14:42:10 · answer #6 · answered by falcongirl1974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both have to appear. my opion? ref<<. legal matters.??
2007-01-01 17:14:33 · answer #7 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋