How do I force a divorce?
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How do I force a divorce?
To file a contested divorce action, you must file a petition in the family court in your jurisdiction. There is no need for your spouse to sign the petition; however, you will probably be required to serve your spouse with the petition in person.
What happens if a divorce goes into default?
If it’s clear you’ve ignored all the notices regarding your divorce case, a judge can enter a default divorce judgment against you and grant your spouse’s requests for support, property, and custody. If your spouse serves you with a default judgment, don’t panic.
Can you get divorced if one party doesn’t want to?
You can still get a divorce even if your spouse does not want one. States do not force a couple to stay together if one person no longer wants to be married. However, it can definitely complicate the process if the other party does not want to go through with it.
Does it matter where you got married to get a divorce?
Mostly the state where you are divorced. The laws where you were married, where you have lived since marriage, may matter but usually don’t.
