How long will it take to have a divorce petition to fall off the docket?
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How long will it take to have a divorce petition to fall off the docket?
I have put a job across country on hold for 3 months and the court and my ex are making it impossible to finalize. All the paperwork is in and now it is technicalities that is hindering it and I can’t wait any longer. I need to move out of the state.
Asked on July 22, 2011 Virginia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. I am assuming by the way that you have phrased the question here that you do not have an attorney representing you in this matter. I would strongly suggest that you seek to do that now, even at this late stage. Negotiate a deal with an attorney in your area to represent your interests in the matter so that the time you have spent on finalizing the matter is not thrown away. You should not have to sacrifice either the job or the divorce here. And when it is necessary for you to travel to a court appearance then you can, but someone else will be dealing with the problem the other times. It will then not fall off docket or dismissed for any other reason. Good luck.
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