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Q: What happens in a divorce if one spouse is working and the other is not working?
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How can you get a divorce if your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers in Louisiana?

If you serve your spouse and he/she refuses to sign, you may be able to win your divorce by default. Divorce by default happens when the person served fails to respond to the legal documents.


What happens when a spouse dies in middle of divorce and there are temporary custody orders?

The child go to the other parent.


Is a working spouse entitled to the others pension fund at divorce?

Depends on when the other person earned the pension, how long you were married and what state you live in.


Can you get a divorce in California without spousal consent?

Yes, you can get a divorce in California without spousal consent. California is a "no-fault" divorce state, which means that either spouse can request a divorce without needing the consent or agreement of the other spouse. However, the other spouse will still need to be officially served with divorce papers and has the right to respond to the request.


If a person files for divorce in North Carolina and cannot serve the other spouse with the divorce papers what would be the status of the divorce?

You would have to file a Missing Spouse Divorce. This is usually when a service by publication is in order. If after a certain amount of time (based on the state) the spouse does not respond then you are able to go to the court and show that you have tried to find your spouse with no luck.


Who is responsible for an ex using the medical coverage of the other spouse after the divorce?

Once the divorce is final - the non-working spouse is no longer eligible for coverage. Claims would be denied. The ex would be elibible for COBRA though. For more details see http://www.steveshorr.com/dependent.definitions.htm www.steveshorr.com/cobra.htm


Where can one get a spousal support?

Spousal support can be granted during divorce proceedings in a court of law. Spousal support is often issued to the spouse either not working, or the spouse working the least amount and is dependent upon the other for basic needs such as food, shelter, and vehicle expenses.


Can a spouse get a summary judgment when only the other spouse answered the claim?

Summary judgment is not generally permitted in divorce.


Can a spouse divorce if the other person has a mental disease?

Yes, she can. Having a mental illness is not a "get out of divorce free" card.


How would one spouse divorce the other spouse if they don't know where that spouse currently lives?

You will be required by the court to publish a notice of the divorce filing in the paper. For more information you should visit your local family court.


When being serviced in a divorce and you can not find the spouse does the document expire?

Yes and no. You should do everything you can to try to locate the spouse you are trying to get a divorce from. But if you cannot find him or her then you can still get a divorce. Known as a default divorce, the court will grant the divorce once you should that service was not possible. You should not wait or assume that it is not possible without the other spouse because that is simply not the case.


How can someone get divorced if your spouse refuses to sign the papers in Washington State?

When a Spouse Does Not Sign Divorce Papers When a spouse refuses to sign divorce papers, the spouse seeking a divorce will need to obtain what is called a contested divorce. To file a contested divorce, the party who wishes to obtain the divorce must file a petition in the family court in their jurisdiction. Only the spouse who is filing for the divorce must sign, however, the spouse requesting the divorce usually must serve the other spouse with process. Service of process means that the other spouse is given notice that they have been sued. In a divorce situation, serving the other spouse with process means that the other spouse is notified that their spouse has filed for divorce and given a chance to appear. Contested Divorce Modernly, courts have moved past the traditional requirements of finding cause for a divorce. In fact, every court offers no-fault divorce. However, even a no-fault divorce can end in one of two ways, it can be contested or uncontested. When a spouse refuses to sign divorce papers, the divorce is no longer placed on hold, but instead considered contested. Once the divorce becomes contested, a hearing must take place in order to establish the reasons for contesting the divorce and for the court to resolve those reasons. If both spouses show for the hearing, the court will determine the legal terms of the divorce through testimony and evidence. The court will also decide on all settlements and divisions of property. In the mean time, there are some things that you can do to try and resolve the issues and avoid allowing the court to make the decisions for you. Divorce by Default Proceeding If the spouse refuses to show for the scheduled divorce hearing and all attempts at negotiating have failed, the original filing spouse has the right to request a default divorce. In this instance, the court will uphold the divorce request and all of the original terms. This means that all divisions of property, child support amounts and custodial arrangements listed in the divorce papers will be the court's final decision. The reason the courts make this decision is because the court considers the opposing spouse's absence to be an agreement to the terms of the divorce. The court will make the default finding as long as the other spouse was truly served with the petition.