In a divorce situation, would it be possible to finalize judgement papers without the presence of one party?
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In a divorce situation, would it be possible to finalize judgement papers without the presence of one party?
All that needs to be done is for my ex and I to meet at court to fill out the judgement. We were told this can be done without a judge because our case is completely uncontested. However, it has been difficult trying to get my ex to meet at court because he is apparently too busy. There is a child involved in our case.
Asked on July 28, 2011 California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you and your soon to be ex are willing to agree to the terms of a marital dissolution and are willing to sign the stipulation (written) for it, then both of you can sign the document and attach the order for the judge to sign away from the court house and simply submit the documents to the court for filing and signature by the judge.
It is not necessary that both parties sign the document at the same time nor it required that the dissolution agreement be signed at the court house.
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