QUESTION
My husband left in 1982. Are we considered divorce?
Asked on Jul 10th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
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My husband moved out May 1982. I never filed for a divorce because I had no money. He's had several places of residence, currently in Nevada which I had no idea until recently. My son's 35 and his father quit all contact when he was 12. He still owes me a great deal of money. Would we be considered divorced?
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Family Law Attorney serving Peoria, AZ
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No, you can only be divorced by an order from a Judge. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney to discuss your rights. In Maricopa County, and other counties in Arizona, there is a self service center at the courts, or online, that provides the forms and instructions.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2013 at 10:15 PM
No, the passage of time alone is insufficient to grant you a dissolution. You should consult a family law attorney or facilitator about the procedures.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2013 at 10:14 PM
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Ronald Bornstein, Attorney at Law
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Unless one of you has filed for and obtained a divorce decree from a court of competent jurisdiction, you are still married.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 12:51 AM
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Peters Law, PLLC
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No. You still have to have the court enter a decree of divorce.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 12:50 AM
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Law Offices of Webster & Associates
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No, you have to actually get a divorce. You and he are still legally married.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 12:50 AM
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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No you are still married.. it takes a court judgment to get divorced..Further you can probably kiss the money he owes you goodbye.. its long past any statute of limitations (in the absence of special circumstances like tolling).
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 12:49 AM
If you live in California, then you are not divorced but you are legally separated.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 12:49 AM
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Zahn Law Office
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Unless one of you filed for and received a divorce, then no, you aren't divorced.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 12:48 AM
No. Someone has to file with the court to terminate you status of being married.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 12:48 AM
You are not divorced until you get a judgment of divorce from a court. sorry.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
You are not divorced until a court entered a Judgment of Divorce. If you have never filed, you will have to file and go through the process.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 12:48 AM