Can you serve a spouse papers?
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Can you serve a spouse papers?
Your spouse can be served anywhere at home, at work, etc. Whoever serves the Defendant must complete an Affidavit of Service stating when, where and what documents were served on the Defendant. If you use the sheriff or a private process server, they may have their own form to complete as proof of service.
Can I serve my husband divorce papers myself?
There are strict rules about serving divorce documents. You must arrange service by hand or by post on your spouse or your spouse’s lawyer. You are not allowed to personally serve the divorce documents on your spouse.
What happens if my husband filed for divorce first?
If you file first, you control when the divorce gets filed. You can decide to cancel the divorce, as long as she hasn’t filed a response. You have until your spouse files an answer to your complaint to cancel the divorce. By filing first you are the plaintiff and she will be the defendant.
What happens if my husband refuses to sign divorce papers?
If you properly served the divorce petition and your spouse filed an uncontested response, but won’t sign off on the final divorce papers, courts in some states may allow the case to proceed as though it’s uncontested. You may wait to be assigned a court appearance date.
