2007-03-26 04:34:10 · 6 answers · asked by chuckpoet 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Where do you live (why do people not state that in the question?!)
IF you live in the U.S., then NO you don’t have to have your spouse’s signature. It’s the judge that grants the divorce, not your spouse. Them not signing may delay the divorce, but it will not prevent it in the end (and you don’t have to wait 5 years for it be granted).
Now, if you file under a ‘fault’ ground such as adultery then the spouse can contest it, and unless you can PROVE it, the divorce will be denied *on those grounds*. But a no-fault divorce requires no proof of anything. As far as annulment, there are only very specific grounds for annulment and most people don’t meet them.
Check the laws of your specific state for divorce/annulment grounds.
2007-03-26 05:01:09 · answer #1 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think that now you dont always need the spouses signature for a divorce but check with a lawyer or attorney to make sure either way. It may also depend why you want the divorce as well and i dont know all the legal details of this. Good luck to you.
2007-03-26 11:53:26 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Laws vary from state to state but normally if one party doesn't want the divorce, they can refuse to sign it for up to five years. During that time the other person can file for legal seperation but no divorce can be legally finalized until the end of the time period or the person signs.
2007-03-26 11:39:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes! in my state you do have to have your spouses signature to get a divorce. That's if it is uncontested,if your spouse contests the divorce,You will need a Lawyer.
2007-03-26 11:42:43 · answer #4 · answered by ....~K.C.~.... 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a divorce is attainable without a spouse's signature. a judge's signature is necessary.
2007-03-26 12:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by sinned 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope..
2007-03-26 11:37:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋