Do my husband and I have to appear in court if are filing for an uncontested divorce?
Get Legal Help Today
Compare Quotes From Top Companies and Save
Secured with SHA-256 Encryption
Do my husband and I have to appear in court if are filing for an uncontested divorce?
My husband an I are both in the military but I am stationed overseas. Do we both need to show up for a court hearing in order to finalize our divorce? Also, we are filing for an uncontested divorce due to the fact that we do not have children and we are both in agreement of the divorce?
Asked on June 10, 2012 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of most states, if the marital dissolution proceedings are uncontested and the parties to the proceeding are cooperating with each other in the process, then there really is no need for the parties to appear in court personally.
I do suggest that you at least consult with an attorney about your dissolution.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It is my understanding that in Colorado, a basic (or uncontested) divorce may be handled without the need for a court appearance. Generally the court will look at the papers "on submission" by the parties. I would have an attorney review the paperwork between you just to be sure. An attorney can even submit the papers for you. Good luck. And thank you both for your service to our country.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Answer(s) provided above are for general information only. The attorney providing the answer was not serving as the attorney for the person submitting the question or in any attorney-client relationship with such person. Laws may vary from state to state, and sometimes change. Tiny variations in the facts, or a fact not set forth in a question, often can change a legal outcome or an attorney's conclusion. Although AttorneyPages.com has verified the attorney was admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, he or she may not be authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction referred to in the question, nor is he or she necessarily experienced in the area of the law involved. Unlike the information in the Answer(s) above, upon which you should NOT rely, for personal advice you can rely upon we suggest you retain an attorney to represent you.