It all depends on your attorney, and time, If the papers are not signed in a
'reasonable amount of time the lawyer can insert a clause to have it approved if the other person is just holding out, and will make it miserable not to.
Yes, you would need to divorce the second spouse because the first marriage is still legally valid. Since the first spouse never signed the divorce papers, you are still married to them, making the second marriage invalid under most legal systems. To resolve the situation, you should seek a divorce from the first spouse to legally end that marriage before considering your options regarding the second marriage.
I live in Pennsylvania my husband filed and served me with divorce papers over two years ago now today I found out from City Hall that he had put an hold on divorce. And that he would have to withdraw papers or continue for our divorce to proceed. I want a divorce now. I I apply for a divorce in another State or Mexico, And will it be valid. we have joint custody over 2 teens. I just want out! Please help!
You should most likely try to find out if the papers were drawn up. If not, you can begin the divorce process yourself.
Here are the divorce papers!?
I'd suggest seeking a lawyer as soon as possible. If nothing about your separation was ever formalized, you may be heir to everything of his not specified in his will - including his debt.
Yes. You can visit the court and look up names in the index. You should check the index at the court where the action was filed. As you explained your situation on the discussion page, "you have never signed divorce papers". Not signing divorce papers doesn't halt a divorce. Your case may have been dismissed for lack of further action. The divorce may have been granted if you failed to appear or were unable to be notified by mail. A quick check in the court index will reveal the disposition of the case.
Answer What I know about divorce papers is that they require two signatures, one from you the other from your husband, and if he doesn't sign the divorce papers, it doesn't matter he is no longer in the State where you live, if he doesn't sign the papers you can't get your divorce. There is also common law marriages where two people can live together for as long as they want and divorced or not, you can still live with another man. There's no law against it.
In many jurisdictions, you can proceed with a divorce without your spouse's signature by filing for a default divorce. This typically involves serving your spouse with divorce papers and then, if they do not respond within a specified time frame, you can request the court to grant the divorce based on the waiver you have. It's important to check your local laws and court procedures, as they can vary widely. Consulting with a family law attorney can also provide guidance tailored to your situation.
If your mother never signed divorce papers, then legally, she is still married to your father, which means his remarriage could be considered invalid in many jurisdictions. However, the specific laws can vary by state or country, so it’s essential to consult with a legal professional who can provide advice based on your specific situation. Additionally, the fact that he has remarried may complicate matters regarding any legal claims or rights.
If it was an offical marriage then you have to file for divorce papers and a court date will be set.If you never offical got married then just break-up.
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Well then technically you were not severed if you never received them ...