Can I sort my own divorce?
Can I sort my own divorce?
If both of you have agreed to end your relationship and your finances are straightforward, you should be able to sort out a divorce or dissolution relatively quickly and cheaply.
What happens when one spouse doesn’t want a 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.
How do I get a divorce if one party won’t sign?
Even if your spouse refuses to sign any documents, the court can grant a divorce order. But you must prove your spouse was served according to the rules.
What if I don’t want a divorce?
What if You Don’t Want a Divorce? If you don’t want a divorce but your spouse does, you should consider suggesting counseling or a trial separation. If your spouse is committed to divorce and not interested in exploring alternatives, your husband or wife can file for divorce even if you do not want to end the marriage.
