What happens if my spouse does not show up for divorce court?
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What happens if my spouse does not show up for divorce court?
In the majority of cases, one spouse’s nonappearance at court could result in the judge refusing to hear a divorce case. In cases where your spouse fails to appear to a divorce hearing and there is not a good reason for it, you may ask the Court to award you attorney fees or pay for the time you missed at work.
Should you tell your spouse you are filing for divorce?
Do I have to tell my spouse? No. Technically you can wait until your spouse is served with divorce papers, and have the papers do the telling. It may be considered bad form in most cases — except for abuse — not to have a conversation, however.
How do you know your marriage is over?
Another sign your marriage is ending is when you fantasize about being free of your partner or even living your life with somebody else. If you feel more excited or more at peace at the prospect of being free of your partner for the rest of your life than remaining in this marriage, then it could be time for a divorce.
