What happens if only one partner wants a divorce?
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What happens if only one partner wants a divorce?
If one partner wants a divorce and the other one does not, the end result will still be the same. A court will eventually grant the divorce, no matter what the unwilling partner does to delay the process. However, a partner who doesn’t want to grant the divorce can make the process much more difficult.
Does divorce need both parties to agree?
Generally, the divorce papers do not need signatures from both parties to move forward. There is little need to ensure that the other spouse is in agreement to end the marriage legally. However, if both spouses are amenable to the process, it can permit both to progress through the divorce amicably.
What happens if husband does not want to sign divorce papers?
When a spouse refuses to sign divorce papers, the divorce is no longer placed on hold, but instead considered contested. If both spouses show for the hearing, the court will determine the legal terms of the divorce through testimony and evidence. The court will also decide on all settlements and divisions of property.
