Do I have to sign the divorce decree?

Do I have to sign the divorce decree?

If both parties are signing the Decree: The Decree of Divorce must include all of the agreements between you and your spouse. You both must sign the Decree of Divorce. If there was a hearing or trial: Everything in your proposed Decree of Divorce must match everything the judge ordered at your hearing.

How do I know if my divorce is final?

The judgment should say that it became final on a given date. If that isn't on the judgment, go to the courthouse and ask the Clerk to tell you if your divorce is final and what date it became final.

How long do you have to sign a divorce decree?

You need to wait at least 30 days after service on your spouse. Some people are annoyed by this, but it's the law. However, if you are headed toward a contested divorce, then you are looking at probably a year or more before you can get divorced. This is a very long wait.

Does the respondent have to sign the final divorce decree in Texas?

The answer, at least here in Texas, is that no, your spouse does not have to “sign the papers”. Sometimes there are papers your spouse may choose to sign; but there is no requirement under Texas law that your spouse must sign anything for you to obtain a divorce.

What happens after a default Judgement in divorce?

The spouse who obtains the default usually receives everything requested in the petition. For example, your spouse may have asked for full custody, spousal support, alimony, and the majority of the marital assets. If you fail to respond to the petition, the judge will have no reason to deny your spouse's requests.

What happens after you file a counter petition in a divorce?

The answer is: filing a Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage protects you from having your case dismissed even when you still want to get a divorce. As a result, as long as you file a Counter-Petition, your case will not be dismissed even if your spouse decides he or she wants to dismiss your case.