Should I file for divorce or let her?

Should I file for divorce or let her?

One of the main legal advantages that a person gains by filing the divorce petition before his or her spouse does is that the filer can request a Standing Order from the court when filing the petition. This can be important if the spouse filing divorce suspects that the other spouse will attempt to hide assets.

What happens if wife is not ready for divorce?

You will have to approach the court and file for divorce on the grounds of cruelty. Since the wife has not agreed to divorce you, the divorce proceedings will be contested. Resort to this option only if you have decided once and for all that you can not live with your wife.

Can the court deny a divorce?

In the event that the divorce is contested, the judge may deny a divorce if they do not deem there to be sufficient grounds for the divorce. This however is very rare, and it is generally quite unlikely that a judge will refuse to grant the divorce.