The basic forms that need to be filed in a divorce are the names, date of birth, date of marriage, names of children from this marriage. One also has to state reasons for the divorce, like for example cruel and abusive treatment, or adultery.
You need to check with the court that issued them. State laws vary. A divorce procedure does not commence until the petition or complaint is filed.
If you filed the complaint or petition, you may dismiss it. If the other party filed the complaint, or if they filed a counterclaim, they would need to dismiss it.
Answer In the United States you have to sign divorce papers and you usually get a copy once the divorce is final. If you did not file for the divorce you need to find out where it was filed, meaning what jurisdiction - county - state, etc. The courthouse in the jurisdiction where the divorce was filed will have a copy of a final divorce decree.
Call the Court where you filed, or try looking it up online if the area has computerized records. You can usually get copies of divorce decrees for a small fee. They will need both names, and the date -- or as close as possible--when the divorce was filed.
The are several forms to be filled out and they also depend on whether or not the couple has kids. The general forms are the Net Worth Statement, Preliminary Conference, Parenting Plan, Temporary Order of Protection forms. You will need to fill out New York Official Forms and Uncontested Divorce forms for Matrimonial and Family Law Litigation. You can obtain those at http://www.brandeslaw.com/Links/new_york_official_forms_and_unco.htm
Unfortunately, even in Texas, if one of the two spouses wants a divorce they have a right to get that divorce and nothing can stop it. If one wants to drop the divorce then they will need to 'nonsuit it.' This means that the person who filed the original petition for divorce will need to file a 'motion to nonsuit.'
You need to review the stipulation that was filed with and approved by the court at the time of the divorce.
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Yes. Stopping a divorce is a possibility when both parties decide that they wish to stay married when the judgment has not been finalized. Most states have a waiting period from the time that the divorce is filed to the time that it is finalized by the court. For example, in California there is a 6 month waiting period. What you need to do is to see what stage your divorce proceedings are in and then you will need to file some type of revocation form or withdraw your divorce petition.
Yes, they can. The divorce papers need to be filed to prevent them from taking anything they want, including any money you have in joint bank accounts.
You can hire an attorney or represent yourself but will eventually need to go to NY to finalize the divorce. Search the web for NY Court Divorce Forms. Just make sure if you've been served with papers already that you ANSWER in the time alotted! Good Luck.
Only records of marriage, divorce, birth, death that are filed with any state's vital records division are those that occurred within that state. That being the case, there would be no information concerning a divorce outside the US or for that matter outside New York State. If you wish to have a copy of the declaration of divorce you will need to contact the Mexican authorities in the city where it was filed and granted.