Can you refuse to grant a divorce?

Can you refuse to grant a divorce?

Sometimes, a spouse may be so unwilling to get a divorce, they may simply refuse to sign the papers and hope that this stymies your divorce plans. Note, however, that the court will only grant your divorce if it is satisfied that proper arrangements have been made for any children aged under 18 who are involved.

Can you divorce someone if they refuse?

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.

Are pets considered marital property?

Under the law, pets are considered to be personal property, capable of human ownership and control. Normally, before a court decides who gets what property in a divorce, it must first consider whether its jurisdiction is a community property (split 50/50) or an equitable distribution (split fairly) state.

How do you determine ownership of a pet?

Most of the time, you can prove ownership by following these simple steps.Registration. Registration is not always mandatory. Veterinary records. Microchipping. Tags. Recent photo of your pet. Adoption or purchase records. Consider a pet agreement form.

What is split in a divorce?

The Family Law Act states that the division of assets in a divorce must be ‘just’ and ‘equitable’. Due to this, you should not assume that your assets will be split 50/50. This is because there is a lot to consider when it comes to dividing assets, including starting assets, current and past incomes, health and age.