How do you stop an uncontested divorce?
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How do you stop an uncontested divorce?
To officially stop the divorce without waiting for the court, you will need to file a request for dismissal. The petitioner, or his or her family law attorney, must initiate this process. He or she can file a request at any point, even after the passage of the six-month period.
What happens if a divorce petition is contested?
Ultimately a Judge will decide whether the person who started the divorce (the Petitioner) is entitled to the divorce, based on the evidence given. If a divorce is contested and the Respondent is unsuccessful, it is usual for the Court to make an Order which says the Respondent must pay the Petitioner’s costs.
Should you represent yourself in a divorce?
You have the right to represent yourself, but the divorce process can be complex. Anyone who can afford representation should seek it out from a professional, if at all possible. Your best resource for necessary information will be a state law library (most have websites) and your local Court Clerk’s Office.
