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What happens if a divorce paper got expired?
Asked on Jan 28th, 2014 on Divorce - Rhode Island
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My ex husband and I filed papers for divorce in May of 2009 and have not finalized our agreement. I was recently told that our petition would expire after 5 years. What happens then?
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File again and this time don't let it lapse.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 3:31 PM
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If your case is dismissed for want of prosecution, then you would have to refile. Check with the District Clerk to see if it has been dismissed.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 3:28 PM
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Depending on the type of type of divorce you requested (i.e. 102 ?or 103), you have a certain time period to obtain a divorce. If you take no step in the furtherance of your action for a divorce (for 2 or 3 years depending on the type of divorce you requested), your action for divorce will be abandoned and you will have to file a new suit for a divorce.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 7:10 AM
You need to file a new case.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 7:09 AM
If your papers have expired, you will need to refile for divorce.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 11:05 AM
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In Nebraska, if there is no action on the case in 6 months' time, the case will be dismissed "for want of prosecution." Five years is too long. You would definitely need to start over, refile, and finalize right away. A lawyer can help you better understand the process.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 11:00 AM