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This state has regulations concerning how papers must be served on someone. If your boyfriend meets those requirements, he can serve those papers. Since you should have a lawyer if you are going to get a divorce, why don't you ask your lawyer so you will follow the law in your location.
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How do you deal with an uncooperative ex spouse?
You can serve a spouse with separation papers which they have no recourse not to accept. You can also serve them with divorce papers. They can refuse to sign, but eventually a judge may grant the divorce anyway.
What if your spouse refuses to give divorce and wants to prolong it as long as possible what can you do?
Serve him with divorce papers and let him anwer in court.
Can a spouse serve divorce papers or must it be a third party?
As long is the service is proper, the spouse can serve their husband or wife. You will also want to get proof of service as well but if this is an amicable divorce then this should not be a problem.
Do you have to hire a process server to deliver divorce papers to your spouse?
In many states, the local police department can serve your spouse with divorce papers. They will charge a less expensive fee than a process server, but will only make a certain number of attempts. If the police are unable to serve your spouse, you will need to hire a process server. You need not always serve papers face to face, consider these resources if you want another option. http://www.womansdivorce.com/how-to-serve-divorce-papers.html
If a person files for divorce in North Carolina and cannot serve the other spouse with the divorce papers what would be the status of the divorce?
You would have to file a Missing Spouse Divorce. This is usually when a service by publication is in order. If after a certain amount of time (based on the state) the spouse does not respond then you are able to go to the court and show that you have tried to find your spouse with no luck.
What if spouse refuses to sign divorce papers in minnesota?
then your not divorced Or you should talk to your spouse about it if you guys really want to divorce or not. If the spouse does not want to accept the divorce papers,that spouse still cares for you. Then you should talk about getting back or settle things and talk to him/her about the divorce papers. If you do not care for your spouse then talk to that spouse gently and maturely about it If you are sure about the divorce but your spouse refuses to sign talk to a lawyer. in almost every state (if not every state) there is a way to get a divorce anyway it usually involves setting up a hearing. then they try to serve him/her the papers for the hearing if he/she does not respond within a certain period of time then the divorce is granted otherwise you might have a legal battle on your hands. However i believe in California it is not required to have your spouse sign the papers (do some research though to be sure) if that is true you might be able to go file for your divorce there however i still recommend talking to a lawyer about possible options where you live since its easier.
How many days after being served divorce papers is the divorce granted by default?
After you have done every possible effort to try to summon your spouse with the divorce papers and after this person have receive the papers on his hands and you have a receipt that proves that he was serve on jail or prison, he or she has 21 days to respond to your divorce petition. After this time has passes then you can request a court day on which you can ask the judge to please give you a divorce by default. But remember you have to make sure he was serve.
How do you divorce someone when you have no idea where they are?
In situations where a spouse cannot be located or being unresponsive during the divorce process (common when one spouse does not want to go through with the proceeding) you can still get divorced. Attempt to reach your spouse in order to serve the appropriate papers and when the court is satisfied that the service was not possible a default divorce entry will be entered against your spouse.
How does a person file for divorce if they live in France and their spouse lives in the United States?
In most countries it is usually the same process. You must file for divorce in France and they will require that you serve them with the divorce papers and this is accomplished with your spouses signature as proof that he received the divorce papers. One thing...It DOES NOT have to be his/her signature as receiving the papers. For example if it is sent to where your spouse works any signature will do as it is understood that your spouse was the final recipient of the divorce papers. If his personal or business address is NOT KNOWN then you will be required to publish in the last city where your spouse was known to live or you believe he/she is living an article stating that you have filed for divorce. In the USA it is usually a 4-6 month process. It may vary in France.
Can you serve divorce papers at a church?
Yes
How can you get a divorce if your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers in Louisiana?
If you serve your spouse and he/she refuses to sign, you may be able to win your divorce by default. Divorce by default happens when the person served fails to respond to the legal documents.
Your wife filed for divorce but never served you is that legal?
If a spouse want to divorce, but can't find their spouse to serve papers there are proceedures by which a divorce may still proceed; such as by public announcement (ie an ad in the newspaper) You should speak to a lawyer or Legal Aid for the specific legal details for the country you are in.
