What happens when a divorce goes to default?
What happens when a divorce goes to default?
A divorce by default occurs when the person who files for divorce does not receive a timely response from the other spouse. You can’t take back or rescind the divorce once the courts have finalized it, even if the defendant never received the petition and did not know a spouse filed for divorce.
Can you get a divorce if spouse won’t sign?
Your spouse does not have to sign anything. 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 happens if I don’t sign divorce papers?
Uncontested Divorce If you’ve gone through mediation and your spouse signs the original agreement that goes over custody, alimony, etc, however, will not sign the divorce papers, the judge may hold an uncontested hearing. If your spouse does not show up to the hearing, the judge may grant the divorce.
How can I convince my wife for mutual divorce?
Make the case to your wife that mediation is the most peaceful and cost-effective way to divorce. Tell your wife you want your divorce to be as amicable as possible. And tell her you don’t want both of you to have to spend tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars on your divorce fighting with lawyers.
