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You continue with the divorce proceeding. A spouse who refuses to sign the divorce papers can delay the proceedings by making it take longer but they cannot prevent the divorce.
Yes, both of them has to agree. If not, the divorce cannot be confirmed.
In most jurisdictions, a person cannot be legally divorced without receiving divorce papers. Divorce papers, also known as a divorce petition or summons, are served to the other party to inform them of the divorce proceedings and give them the opportunity to respond. Without proper service of divorce papers, a divorce cannot be finalized. It is essential for both parties to be aware of the legal process and have the opportunity to participate in the divorce proceedings.
It depends on your retainer agreement. Usually attorneys would continue to provide you legal services and file paperwork with court and charge you interest on paid fees. If your retainer agreement states that the attorney would not file anything with court, specially the uncontested or final divorce papers untill all fees are paid than YEAH. Read your retainer agreement and make the necessary payment. If not look for a more reliable and understanding attorney for your needs.
You cannot use white out when filing official court papers. There would be no way of knowing who applied the white out.
No, divorce papers are NOT void
If you cannot be found or if you refuse to respond to a petition for divorce, that cannot prevent your spouse from obtaining a divorce. The important signature on a divorce decree is that of the judge. You should contact the court where the divorce was obtained and order a copy of the divorce decree. If you go in person, you can request to see the file and review the contents.
No, you can't remarry if divorce papers are filed but not final.
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.
United StatesYou can petition for divorce but you cannot do it in secret. The court will order that your husband be served with the notice of your filing. If he cannot be found the notice will need to be published in a local newspaper. If he doesn't respond the divorce can proceed. A person who refuses to respond to or sign divorce papers cannot prevent the other party from obtaining the divorce.
the divorce papers must have a court seal and sign by the clerk of court
get a lawer and sue her ! they can make her sign the papers !