Once the 40-day contest period has passed without your wife contesting the divorce, you can typically proceed with finalizing the divorce. The timeline for officially becoming single can vary depending on your jurisdiction, but it usually involves filing a motion for a divorce decree or attending a court hearing. Once the court issues the final divorce decree, you will be legally single. It’s advisable to consult with a lawyer to understand the specific steps and timelines in your area.
Your spouse can contest the divorce at any point that they want to. They cannot force you to stay married to them so it only drags it out if they contest it.
I am having same problem. Wife says she will contest
Anywhere
Yes the papers an be served in the state of California.
Today as divorce cases are on the increase in all the states including California , the papers will soon be served out as the pile of papers just increase and make it difficult for everybody.
You are supposed to be served with the divorce papers in less than 90 days.
They'll serve you in jail
Check with your attorney to see if the papers are served. Or check with the server that you used to serve the wife. When the divorce papers are served the server has to report it to court that the papers have been served so check the court records if your attorney is not available to answer your questions.
Ask her.
well don't get any divorce
File the divorce papers have them served on the spouse. If there is no response within the required time limit file a request for the divorce to be granted under the state default laws. A spouse cannot avoid a divorce they can only contest the terms of the dissolution petition. If the default laws apply the non compliant spouse forfeits the right to contest the terms of the divorce decree.
The same way anyone else files for divorce. You have your attorney draw up the necessary papers and have them served in prison. The only difference is the location - others are served the papers at home, and his will be served in prison.