How do I finish a previously filed divorce?
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How do I finish a previously filed divorce?
My husband filed for divorce 2 years ago. I signed the papers and never filed an answer. Now he won’t sign. What do I need to file to finish the divorce? We don’t have anything to fight over – we didn’t own anything together. He just wants to hold my life up.
Asked on October 23, 2010 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You need to go and seek legal help on the matter. An attorney needs to look at what stage in the Court proceedings that the matter was stalled at and to see what he or she can do to finalize the divorce. You may need to answer in the matter and force the matter along. He is the Petitioner and they generally have to be the party to prosecute the matter and move it through the court system. Be aware also that your husband can withdraw the action and then you would have to start from square one. You should ask the attorney if maybe starting from square one may be cheaper in the long run. But if he wants to contest it now to make your life miserable then you could be in for a long and expensive process. Good luck.
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