Can a husband divorce his wife without her knowing?
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Can a husband divorce his wife without her knowing?
You can divorce your spouse even if you can’t find him/her and even without their participation in the divorce proceeding, so long as a Judge is satisfied that your spouse had notice of the divorce proceeding. When your spouse is M.I.A., notice by publication may be your best option.
What happens if no response to divorce papers?
The responding spouse needs to file an answer with the court within the deadline. When a spouse doesn’t respond to a divorce petition, the person who failed to file the answer to the court will lose his or her rights to make arguments about property division, support, and child custody.
How do I respond to divorce papers without a lawyer?
How to respondFill out the Affidavit. Fill out the Affidavit in Response form (PDF, 15 KB). Fill out the relevant forms. If the applicant is applying for custody, access, child or spousal support. Copy your documents. File your forms. Serve your affidavits. File the affidavit with the court. Go to court.
What is general denial divorce?
All a general denial means is that you want your spouse to put on evidence of the things they are saying in their divorce petition. You are not saying the things in the divorce petition are untrue.