I l ive in Texas and im about to file for divorce. My wife and i both agree on everything and just want to get it over with as quickly as possible. I have to move to Pennsylvania in about a month. What complications is this going to cause, and is there any way for me to waive the sixty day waiting period? Oh yeah, im also in the Army.
2007-01-26 09:49:50 · 7 answers · asked by reaper12bravo 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
reaper, i take it you are a 12B.... check it out bro.... i have had a divorce while i was in the military.... what you need to do is hire a lawyer to do all the paperwork and appear for you in court... i was stationed in germany and had my mom talk to the lawyer for me in texas (i got her a power of attorney).... not only that, i know that soldiers dont make a whole lot of money so ask about a payment plan... i got hooked up for 100 dollars a month til i was paid off... and i dont believe there is any waiver to the 60 day waiting period.... unless you and your wife have not been sexually involved for a period of 60 days... dont want to be too personal, but if you both agree that want it over with and move on, then you can give a date that you both quit doin the deed, but make it realistic... good luck bro
2007-01-26 10:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by hardscout69 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh boy. I filed for divorce in Washington state 2 years ago. I moved to my home state of California shortly afterwards. I retained my lawyer in Washington, and since the divorce was filed there, it had to be completed there. This meant that I had to fly back and forth for hearings and a trial (mine was long and drawn out - it took a year). If there is any way you can go somewhere else to file your divorce where it is over and done with quickly, that is best. If not, then be prepared to have to fly back to Texas to finalize things. It's possible that an attorney can fax you the papers & you can do everything that way. If there is any kind of hearing, it's also possible you can have a telephonic hearing, where you are on the phone in Pennsylvania & your wife and legal representatives are on a speaker phone in Texas (a conference call of sorts). I had to do that during one proceeding in my divorce. I don't know what the rules are if you are in the Army, but if there is a Family Services support service with the Army, or legal aid through the Army, I would look into that. They could probably advise you best. If not, you can check with your county courthouse. Most have a Family Law office where you can ask such questions and get answers for free, as well as information as to the proper steps to take. Best of luck to you. Also, thank your for serving in the Army. I am a thankful American for your willingness to serve!
2007-01-26 18:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope you cannot waive any waiting periods.. the law of where you filed for devorce prevails.. dosent matter where you are at the moment...
Complications? You filed in Texas.. yer gonna be in PA.. a cheap lawyer can take you to the cleaners because you dont show up for a divorce hearing and she wins by default.. That pretty much explain it?
2007-01-26 18:14:28 · answer #3 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the court and explain your situation to them and tell them you both have an written agreement over all the details. Explain to the court that youre being transfered and there wont be a chance on getting back to Texas and would love to have this resolved before going. Although if all paperwork is filled out and signed your ex to be can do the rest by herself as there isnt any need for you to be there. Good luck to you
2007-01-26 18:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, get a lawyer, I do not think you can waive the waiting period. I am in Texas too, the laws are set in stone here.
2007-01-26 17:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that the courts would wave the manditory waiting period. Going to PA shouldn't be a problem so long as your Texas lawyer can handle the final hearing without you.
2007-01-26 17:57:11 · answer #6 · answered by luckyaz128 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck with that. I've never been able skip the waiting period! In WV it's a YEAR!
2007-01-26 18:25:31 · answer #7 · answered by luv2bake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋