Can a spouse drag out a divorce?
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Can a spouse drag out a divorce?
A divorce begins when either spouse files a divorce petition. Spouses can speed up the process by making their divorce uncontestedmeaning both spouses agree to all of the terms in the petition.
What does the church say about divorce?
The Roman Catholic Church does not recognise divorce. A marriage can only end when one partner dies or if there are grounds for an annulment . A couple may be granted a civil divorce and be divorced in the eyes of the state, but their marriage will continue ‘in the eyes of God’.
Is divorce a good option?
Couples with serious problems like intense conflict, abuse, mental health issues, alcohol and drug misuse, or financial mismanagement, often find divorce a good solution. However, for people who have “fallen out of love” or experience relationship issues, divorce often isn’t the solution many people think it will be.
Is it better to divorce or stay unhappily married?
They also found that those who divorced were no happier, on average, than those who stayed together. In other words, most people who are unhappily married—or cohabiting—end up happy if they stick at it.
