Can I get a divorce without the other person signing the papers?
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Can I get a divorce without the other person signing the papers?
You Do Not Need Your Spouse’s Consent to Obtain a Divorce You have the right to file for divorce in a court that has jurisdiction over your marriage, serve your spouse with the divorce papers, and seek a divorce with or without their permission or participation.
Can you separate but live in the same house?
A couple can be treated as separated even if they live in the same property. Separated but living together in the eyes of the law means you must maintain separate households. Essentially this means you must lead separate lives, despite the fact you are living under the same roof.
How do you live together while separated?
Here is a checklist of what you should do if you and your spouse are still living together but are separated.Establish and maintain the intent to separate permanently or indefinitely.Use separate bedrooms.Do not engage in romantic or sexual intimacy.Stop wearing wedding rings.