What happens if divorce papers are not responded to?
What happens if divorce papers are not responded to?
You must fill in the proof of service forms carefully, otherwise the court might order you to serve your spouse again. If you think the court may have questions for you about service, you should attend your divorce hearing. If service is not proved, the court could delay or cancel your Application for Divorce.
What happens if you don’t respond to a divorce petition UK?
If you ex still refuses to respond, you can show the Court your Process Server certificate to prove that your ex knows about the divorce and has been properly served with the divorce papers. The Court should then allow the divorce process to move forward, once you have made an application for Deemed Service.
Is it worth defending a divorce?
In almost all divorces, there is no benefit in pursuing a defended divorce. If you receive a behaviour petition and you do not accept the allegations, it may be possible to amend the petition in such a way that is acceptable to both parties. All the Court would see is the petition proceeding on an undefended basis.
Can you get divorced if one party doesn’t want to?
You can still get a divorce even if your spouse does not want one. States do not force a couple to stay together if one person no longer wants to be married. However, it can definitely complicate the process if the other party does not want to go through with it.
