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Does divorce papers expire or not?

Asked on Jul 31st, 2013 on Divorce - Oklahoma
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James Timothy Weiner
Business Law Attorney serving Bingham Farms, MI at James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Generally yes but it depends upon what you mean by "papers" A final divorce judgment never expires. Almost everything else will.
Answered on Aug 01st, 2013 at 1:24 PM

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Barbara Peyton
Family Attorney serving Sacramento, CA at Peyton & Associates
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Not really. If there its no action on a case the court can dismiss it. Sometimes it doesn't happen then because of short staffing. If you want the case dropped it is necessary to file a Request For Dismissal.
Answered on Aug 01st, 2013 at 10:41 AM

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Elizabeth Jones
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Yes. If there is no activity on the case the court will dismiss it after five years.
Answered on Aug 01st, 2013 at 10:01 AM

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Kevin H. Pate
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If you file a petition for a civil matter, including a divorce, and it does not get timely served, then the action will be dismissed. This does not mean a new action can not be filed.
Answered on Aug 01st, 2013 at 9:55 AM

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