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Old 11-24-2006, 11:44 AM
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What is the name of your state? Virginia I have been separated from my husband for over two years. We stay in contact with each other because we have a 12 yr old son together. I live with someone and so does he. I want to make my divorce final. Do I need his signature for a court to grant me a divorce on grounds of irreconcilable differences?
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Old 11-24-2006, 11:47 AM
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Have you filed the lawsuit yet?
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Old 11-24-2006, 11:53 AM
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I'm sorry. I've never uised this site before so i don't know where to look for my answers. As to the answer to your question...no I haven't.
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Old 11-24-2006, 11:59 AM
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I'm sorry. I've never uised this site before so i don't know where to look for my answers. As to the answer to your question...no I haven't.
You need to file your lawsuit against him for the divorce. You do not need his permission.
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Old 11-24-2006, 12:06 PM
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I'm sorry. I must have worded my question wrong. I know I don't need his permission to file. But do I need (require) his signature for a divorce to be final?
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Q: I'm sorry. I must have worded my question wrong. I know I don't need his permission to file. But do I need (require) his signature for a divorce to be final?

A: I am unclear how to make this any simpler: "...You do not need his permission...."
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Ok. So if I go into a court room with an attorney, hand him my divorce papers, he reviews them. The judge ask me several questions. I answer and he will grant me my divorce without having my estrange husband sign these papers? Again, please excuse my lack of knowledge in this matter. This is my first time and any input that you may have is greatly appreciated!!
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Q: So if I go into a court room with an attorney, hand him my divorce papers, he reviews them. The judge ask me several questions. I answer and he will grant me my divorce without having my estrange husband sign these papers?

A: Pretty good description of an uncontested divorce.
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Old 11-24-2006, 12:21 PM
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One more question and I will not bother you again! If he does contest it, who pays those legal fees?
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Q: One more question and I will not bother you again! If he does contest it, who pays those legal fees?

A: It depends on what the court decides.
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Old 11-24-2006, 12:26 PM
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Great! You left me for a loop and i promise i wouldn't bother you anymore with that last question. Thanks anyway.
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Old 11-24-2006, 12:38 PM
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Great! You left me for a loop and i promise i wouldn't bother you anymore with that last question. Thanks anyway.
Nobody sane and reasonable would predict what an unknown judge in a particular situation would do. Sometimes, you've just gotta toss your dice.
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One more question and I will not bother you again! If he does contest it, who pays those legal fees?
You pay yours, he pays his. That's rather intuitive.
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One more question and I will not bother you again! If he does contest it, who pays those legal fees?
If I could answer questions like this, I would be at the casino instead of posting here!
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Old 11-25-2006, 12:04 AM
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One more question and I will not bother you again! If he does contest it, who pays those legal fees?
Why would he contest the divorce?

You two are already shacking up, so what's the point? If you think he would contest because he want's you back, don't flatter yourself.

I see him contesting because you are, or would, make some absurd demand. And if in that case, YES, he will have to sign the agreement or let the court decide your issues.
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