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You're not divorced until the judge grants the divorce.

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No. You are not divorced until the court has issued a Judgment of Divorce.

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Q: Are you legally divorced in the state of Tennessee when the papers are filed?
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How long after custody papers have been filed does the respondent have in the state of Kentucky?

30 days after service


Do you need a separate document other than the mortgage papers to have tenency by the entireties?

Yes. The actual title to your prpoperty must be registered and filed in that form.


What are the types of legal papers?

Legal papers can be any document that might be shown in Court to prove up one status or another. Examples are: Wills, Deeds, Law suits, Brands filed with government offices, Copyrights, Patents and other documents requiring the assistance of an attorney.


Can you legally be recognized as being married by common law if your spouse will not answer the door to be served with the divorce notice which was filed in September in the state of NJ?

It is unclear why you wonder about being married under common law in the same sentence you speak of serving divorce papers. 1.) There is no common law marriage in New Jersey. 2.) Failure to answer the door has no effect on the marriage or legal relationship between the parties. 3.) A person cannot stop a divorce by not answering the door. 4.) You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in divorce.


Can you get arrested for taking your children if there are no custody papers?

If a single father, yes, as you have no assumed rights to the child. If married, generally not, but the application of this is less clear as the police rarely ask the mother to prove she has custody. As such, you get arrested and by the time you clear it up, she has filed against you. see link

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When did Gosselins file for divorced?

Kate Gosselin filed papers for divorce June 22, 2009.


Can you have sexual relations after divorce papers have been filed in Tennessee?

Have sex with WHO? Your spouse - yes, of course - you're still legally married. With someone else - at your risk - you are still legally married and could be charged with adultery. Also, you run the risk of having this produced during your divorce proceedings.


How long must a man wait if he is divorced in Kentucky to remarry?

Once you are legally divorced... which means, your decree (divorce agreement) is officially stamp dated by the court as approved and filed.


You were married getting divorced all the papers filed got married again. the divorce from the first marriage was final 2 months later. is the 2nd marriage lagal?

No. If you got married while you were still legally married then the second marriage is null and void.


How do you mail your bankruptcy forms?

You are not legally allowed to do this, the papers must be handed over in person by the individual for whom the bankrupcy proceedings are being filed.


Can you get remarried if divorce papers are filed but not final?

No, you can't remarry if divorce papers are filed but not final.


How do you get a divorce if you do not know where your husband is?

This happened to my son. My son had to place an ad in a local paper for 30 days. After 30 days the papers were filed and 3 months later he was divorced.


Which Gosselin filed for the divorce?

Kate Gosselin filed papers to initiated the divorce proceedings.


In missouir -If a couple are separated for over ten years not living under the same roof - are they ever considered legally divorced?

In the state of Missouri, a couple is not considered divorced until they go to court. Legal paperwork must be filed with the state for the divorce to be final.


What does filing date on divorce papers mean?

That is usually the date the papers were filed at the courthouse.


What if you spouse was not legally divorced when he married you?

No, i don't think so. Some paws would let you of, while others would prosecute you for bigamy. Divorce, like marriage, has to be filed, so no one gets into trouble or has the wrong surname. Jonsteph Actually if the divorce was never filed then techinically the two people who want to be divorced are still married. If you marry one of these people then it is illegal but it isn't your fault so I wouldn't worry.


Is your divorce valid if you forgot to register it with the county clerk you live in Missouri and divorced in dec 2004?

You are not legally divorced until a judge signs the petition. If that was done there would be no reason for you to register anything - it would automatically be filed with the court who held jurisdiction over the proceeding.