If my wife’that s attorney says I do not need to show up for our divorce court date since we already agreed on all the terms, do I still need to go?
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If my wife’that s attorney says I do not need to show up for our divorce court date since we already agreed on all the terms, do I still need to go?
What can happen if I do not?
Asked on March 23, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have everything settled and the court date is just a process for the judge to sign papers, then you do not have to go. However, you need to make sure that her attorney will not make last minute changes in court.
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