Any way to rush a divorce???

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia
My father has been going through a simple divorce for years now (no custody issues and not much money involved). He has recently found out that he is terminally ill and his ex is dragging everything out hoping that he will die and she will get everything. Is this true? Also, is there any way that the courts will rush the divorce so this can't happen? Thanks for any advice, this is a difficult time.
Jessica

Does he have a lawyer? If not, he needs one.

Does Dad have a will? Has he changed the beneficiaries of his policies?

ecmst12 said:

Does he have a lawyer? If not, he needs one.

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Absolutely critical.

It's not really possible to speed up a divorce, but a lawyer will help to deflect stbx's delaying tactics.

TheGeekess said:

Does Dad have a will? Has he changed the beneficiaries of his policies?

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This is an important start. He should change the beneficiary on anything he can - although many things require wife's signature.

Yes he has a lawyer although I don't think he has told him about his health. And yes he has changed the beneficiaries but they are still legally married. He changed the beneficiaries to myself and my sister, so I guess we would have to fight her for his share of the estate if something should happen to him?
Jessica

A spouse can take against a will her intestate portion of the estate.