If my spouse sent me divorce papers, shouldIsign them if they are not completely filled out?

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If my spouse sent me divorce papers, shouldIsign them if they are not completely filled out?

My husband and I are getting a divorce. He lives in ND; I live in GA. He is the plaintiff and I am the defendant. He sent me the divorce papers but a lot of it has not been filled out. Should I sign and notarize the paperwork and mail it back to him anyway?

Asked on September 15, 2011 under Family Law, Georgia

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

No, you should not.  You should never sign any legal document that is not fully filled out and you should never sign any legal document EVER without an attorney reviewing it on your behalf.  You need to go and see some one on a consultation basis.  You need to have them explain what your rights and obligations are in this matter and you need to have the papers explained to you.  Then you can make an informed decision as to the entire matter.  Otherwise you can get yourself in to a lot trouble. I do not vcare how much you trust him.  Divorces bring out the worst in people.  Good luck to you.


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