What happens when you put a divorce on hold?
What happens when you put a divorce on hold?
Your family law attorney will file a motion for continuance with the court that is handling your divorce. It is up to the judge to decide to deny or grant the motion. They will look for evidence that the continuance would benefit all parties and that it is necessary.
Can you stop a divorce at any time?
Actually, legally no one can stop their spouse from filing a divorce case because if a person really intends to divorce his/her spouse, it will most possible be granted to them. And then issuing parting can file for a contested divorce case.
How do I get a divorce case dropped?
The couple can, if they agree, cancel the divorce by asking the court to dismiss the divorce after the papers have been filed. Many times, they can request a dismissal form from the county clerk anytime before a judgment has been entered. If no response has been filed, the petitioner alone can file the dismissal form.
What if I filed for divorce but changed my mind?
If your divorce has already been finalized, but you and your ex-spouse wish to change your mind, there isn’t very much you can do, besides remarry. However, if you are still early on in the divorce process and you change your mind, you can still request to withdraw your petition or sign a form for voluntary dismissal.
What does default divorce mean?
According to the California Courts, a default divorce is one in which someone does not respond to a petition for divorce. We will help you go over your spouse’s petition for divorce, and if your spouse hasn’t filed yet, we could help you petition first.
Does it matter who petitions for divorce first?
In legal terms it should have no impact on the eventual outcome whoever starts the divorce process. However, in some circumstances it does make a difference who petitions for divorce. There may be financial implications, for whoever files the petition will incur additional court costs.
