Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

i am in the military and currently and my spouse won't sign the divorce paper's what's my next step?


Asked on 11/05/12, 9:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

You do not need your spouse's signature to get a divorce. She needs to be served with summons. If she fails to file an appearance and the court has jurisdiction, you can get a divorce. While her signing the papers might make it quicker, her signature is not needed.

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Answered on 11/05/12, 12:31 pm


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