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Can the state finalize my divorce if I don’t sign the paperwork due to religious beliefs?
Asked on Feb 25th, 2014 on Divorce - Michigan
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I don’t believe in divorce because of my beliefs, I feel like if I sign the paperwork it makes me look as if I condone it. Can the state do it for me because of this?
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You can be divorced with out signing anything, but you run the risk of paying attorney fees. Just because you do not believe in divorce does not mean you cannot hire a lawyer to defend a divorce.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 4:32 PM
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In California you do not need to sign papers to be divorced if you are the respondent. You can oppose the divorce but agree to the remainder of the issues if you want and have the Petitioner prove the divorce in Court. If there are no issues of concern being requested, for example no children or no support or property to divide, then you can default and allow your spouse to get a divorce on their own.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 4:32 PM
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If you do not agree the Judge will schedule a formal trial, you have nothing to sign or agree to.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 4:31 PM
If you were served with the petition the court can proceed to enter a default judgment without your participation.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 4:30 PM
Yes. So long as one the spouses is saying there are irreconcilable differences, the court (state) can grant a divorce over objection by the other spouse
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 4:30 PM
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The court can issue a default order if you fail to cooperate.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 4:30 PM
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I would think you would not have to sign, but the judge can sign the divorce with will legally end the marriage for all civil purposes. Need details.
Answered on Feb 27th, 2014 at 4:30 PM