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Yes. A divorce must be mutual between the two partners. In some states and provinces, the partners must also give reason as to why they wish to divorce. I believe the only exceptions are in the event that one partner has commited adultery or has harmed/abused the other partner in some way, in which case the other partner (ie, the one who was cheated on or who was abused) has the right to call for a divorce without mutual consent. Answer A person can be required to attend a hearing to show cause if they will not sign the divorce papers. Besides the legalities though, it seems more practical to sign the papers, since a marriage or partnership needs both people to be committed to the the relationship.

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