How soon is a divorce final?
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How soon is a divorce final?
When Is a Divorce Final? Your divorce is final on the day the court signs the divorce decree. You normally will receive it a few days later, since it is sent to your attorney, who will then send you a copy. You are legally divorced as of the date the decree is signed.
What happens if the other spouse doesn’t sign divorce papers?
Your spouse does not have to sign anything. Even if your spouse refuses to sign any documents, the court can grant a divorce order. But you must prove your spouse was served according to the rules.
What happens if ex won’t sign divorce papers?
While a spouse can refuse to sign the divorce papers, it is highly likely that the divorce will still take place. However, some situations could delay the divorce. For instance, if the service of the application cannot be proved, the Court can either delay or cancel the Application for Divorce.
What happens if one partner doesn’t want a divorce?
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.
