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Old 01-16-2006, 11:03 AM
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am i divorced or not

What is the name of your state?Connecticut

I filed for divorce in 1991.Went to court settled on everything and I received a letter from my lawyer that I was granted a divorce on my last court date.I never received a divorce decree and now when I tried to get a copy so I can remarry.I was told the letter was a mistake. I have been living all the years like I was divorced because I thought I was. Am I divorced or not? The letter stated I was granted a divorce, custody of the kids and so on. It was signed by the lawyer. What do I do now if I am not? I have no clue where my (ex) husband is.
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Old 01-16-2006, 11:11 AM
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Until you have a certified copy of the actual decree, signed by a judge, I'd assume you're not. What a lawyer told you doesn't replace that piece of paper.
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Old 01-16-2006, 11:22 AM
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You need to get in contact with that lawyer.
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Old 01-16-2006, 12:55 PM
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You need to get in contact with that lawyer.
That was 15 years ago....it could be tough to get ahold of that attorney, or easily access the attorney's records....
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Old 01-16-2006, 01:38 PM
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That was 15 years ago....it could be tough to get ahold of that attorney, or easily access the attorney's records....
I assumed it was her lawyer or someone that works for the lawyer that told her the letter was a mistake (when she inquired about a copy.)

She needs to find out why the letter may or may not be a mistake.

We can't answer that for her.
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