How can I find out if my divorce is final?
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How can I find out if my divorce is final?
The lawyer my husband hired is filing the divorce. We have a separation agreement which he is not abiding by but that’s for another time. I’ve signed all the paperwork and sent it back early last month by 2 day delivery. Since then, I’ve heard nothing. My ex completely cut communication with me, even email, since I found out that he has a girl 6 months pregnant. So I thought I could contact the lawyer he went with. However, when I contacted his office he refused to speak to me since I was the opposing party. I am not requesting details or advice, I just want to know where everything is in this process, as many things depend on the divorce being final relatively soon. Is there any other way that I can gather this as it should
be public record?
Asked on May 16, 2016 under Family Law, Virginia
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You can go to the court where the petition for dissolution of marriage was filed. If you know the case number, you can ask the court clerk for the file. You can't remove the file from the court, but can ask the court clerk to photocopy any or all pages or you can just look at the file to determine the status of the case.
If you don't know the case number, look in the court's computer under either your name or your husband's name to obtain the case number. Then, as mentioned above, give the case number to the court clerk and ask to see the file.
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