Filing for dissolution when living in separate states
If I filed for a dissolution and sent him the paper work could he just sign and both of us not have to appear in court?
46-50, F
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Blondie1977 · 46-50, F
@Ynotisay I’m betting we both have to appear which is so not needed
Ynotisay · M
@Blondie1977 Not necessarily. I'd look in to your state laws. I'm sure there's also pro bono advice organizations set up that will help you navigate. Good luck.
He could... but I doubt that he would - sometimes, it's easier to make your ex suffer as much as possible, especially if you don't want to split up the marriage.
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Blondie1977 · 46-50, F
@HootyTheNightOwl oh I know. I wouldn’t even file unless I was positive hed sign. Because then it would be a full blown divorce and no need for that
@Blondie1977 Do you have any backstop where you can divorce after being separated for so long, regardless of if your spouse agrees or not???
Over here 5 years of separation can enable a divorce for desertion.
Over here 5 years of separation can enable a divorce for desertion.
Blondie1977 · 46-50, F
@HootyTheNightOwl we’ve only been apart less than two weeks so I’d say no lol
BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
If he’s in Texas, by their laws, you could be extradited and burned to the stake for even suggesting this. If you’re already in Texas I’d run immediately!
Blondie1977 · 46-50, F
@BackyardShaman neither of us are in Texas
BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
@Blondie1977 thank you for quick response I was scared for you now I can relax 😥
SW-User
It depends on the state in which you reside, but if you aren't asking the court to distribute any assets and you have no kids, you wouldn't likely need to appear in court.
MarineBob · 56-60, M
Depends on the State. Some judges will require both parties in court, nowadays with Covid it can be a zoomed hearing
Montanaman · M
Notary Public. ✍👍🤗
Human1000 · M
You need a lawyer.
Blondie1977 · 46-50, F
@Human1000 I know that much