What are my options if my wife won’t agree to a divorce?
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What are my options if my wife won’t agree to a divorce?
Wife and I have lived in separate houses for 5 years, have 2 children (1 senior and 1 junior in high school). Junior has lived with me for more than 3 years and senior moved in with me this year. Wife is a teacher and I co-own gas station and sell furniture. I have high school degree and put wife through school. Have asked for divorce 4 times. Wife won’t, said she would contest and drag out divorce for years and financially ruin me. Do I have any options?
Asked on December 9, 2012 under Family Law, Tennessee
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney about getting your marriage dissolved. Your spouse cannot prevent the court ending your marriage under the laws of all states in this country. She can drag out the division of assets and liabilities.
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