divorce papers were done over a year ago and went to court….wife still hasn’t signed them and won’t….do we need new papers or the ones we have still valid…and how can I get it finalized if she won’t sign them
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divorce papers were done over a year ago and went to court….wife still hasn’t signed them and won’t….do we need new papers or the ones we have still valid…and how can I get it finalized if she won’t sign them
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Asked on March 30, 2016 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Ask the court coordinator to set your case for a final hearing. At that final hearing, ask for the same relief that you have outlined in the final decree. If she doesn't show, the judge can grant your divorce and sign your proposed order because of her default. This will keep you from having to prepare a whole new decree.
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