Does my husband have to pay the bills until we are divorced UK?
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Does my husband have to pay the bills until we are divorced UK?
In short, there is a common law duty imposed upon spouses to support each other whilst the marriage/civil partnership exists but what many people aren't aware of is that the duty continues after separation as a result of statute. There is no automatic entitlement to spousal maintenance on divorce or dissolution.
What happens if one partner doesn’t want a divorce?
Uncontested Divorce If you properly served the divorce petition and your spouse filed an uncontested response, but won't sign off on the final divorce papers, courts in some states may allow the case to proceed as though it's uncontested. You may wait to be assigned a court appearance date.
What to do when you want a divorce and your spouse won’t leave?
Open the lines of communication. The goal is to start a dialogue and discuss the situation as openly and honestly as possible. Often just talking it over candidly can help a reluctant spouse begin to accept the reality of the situation.
