Can I proceed with my divorce without my spouse?
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Can I proceed with my divorce without my spouse?
I had my wife was served with divorce papers through a notary service(we the people)that deals with uncontested divorces.But I need certain work info from her to continue with the process.But she’s being difficult about it.She also needs to sign some forms to.She won’t cooperate.Is there anyway I can just proceed with the divorce without her?I just want this over with.Please help Thanks.
Asked on May 22, 2009 under Family Law, California
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I assume you have an attorney handling this matter for you. If not you will probably be best served with hiring one if the proceedings are going to be made difficult by your wife
She has to respond and if she is failing to cooperate than contact your attorney to put pressure on her. What this means is that a divorce requires both parties to be involved whether voluntarily or begrudgingly. Although one party may be less than cooperative they have no choice. If she was properly served than the proceedings have begun
At this point the court will usually assign dates for certain events, i.e. conferences, etc. Your attorney should be able to get the answer they need by serving your wife with discovery. Your wife has no choice bu to answer of she can be in contempt of the court
although some divorces do not require attorneys because both parties are in agreement your situation does not sound as if this is one of those instances and you should hire an attorney if you haven't done so already
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