QUESTION
Can I still get a divorce without my wife's signature?
Asked on Jan 09th, 2013 on Divorce - Texas
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Wife will not sign divorce papers. How can I move to the next step?
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Divorce/Family Law Attorney serving Carlsbad, CA
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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You can pursue a default judgment. Check your local rules or see an attorney.
Answered on Jul 17th, 2013 at 12:35 AM
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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Dissolution means you agree. Divorce means you don't. You will have to have the court decide your case.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2013 at 8:11 PM
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Law Offices of Eugene Lumberg and Eric S. Lumberg
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Hire a lawyer to complete this process without her consent or signature.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2013 at 9:03 PM
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Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A.
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You will need to file a contested divorce and have her properly served. You should consult with an attorney and retain one to assist you in the process in order to be certain that everything is correctly done. Detailed answers to many frequently asked questions regarding divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, paternity and other Family Law matters are located on my website at http://www.mitchell-pa.com/FAQ_Main.html. Be sure to stop by and check it out! And of course, if you have a question that is not addressed, please feel free to email me directly.
Answered on Jan 13th, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Family Law Attorney serving Brunswick, GA
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Vincent D. Sowerby
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If signatures were required from a spouse in order to get divorced, then that would give one spouse dominion over the other in perpetuity. Slavery was outlawed, so no. This is no different than forcing someone to a trial who denies any wrongdoing.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 11:54 AM
Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Baton Rouge, LA
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George E. Downing, Jr. Attorney at Law
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She only had to be served. 15 days thereafter, you can get a preliminary default and three days thereafter you can get divorced in most courts .
Answered on Jan 11th, 2013 at 11:53 AM
If she was properly served her participation is not necessary and you can pursue a default judgment. You should consult a family law attorney to review all of the documents and advise you how to proceed.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2013 at 5:19 PM
Divorce Attorney serving Frisco, TX
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Mackoy, Hernandez, Jones and Woods LLP
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Have her served with a copy of the petition and a citation. If she fails to file an answer, ask the judge for a default judgment. I suggest you hire a lawyer.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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have the court place the matter on the trial docket, for trial and a decision, or for the entry of a judgment. At this point, get an attorney to move this along.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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Peters Law, PLLC
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You need to ask the judge to enter the divorce decree. You may have to go to trial and let the judge determine the distribution of property, etc.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2013 at 5:17 PM
Serve her with a citation.
Answered on Jan 09th, 2013 at 5:17 PM