Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

If he dosn't sign papers.

My husband lives in TX. I have lived in NJ for the last almost three years. There hasn't been a legal seperation, but we were seperated. I have had children with someone else and am living with that person. I am finally able to file for divorce. There is no property to divide. If he refuses to sign the papers, can I still get the divorce without his signature? I ask because he likes to be difficult whenever he can and is likely to refuse just because a divorce would make me happy, even though he's also with someone else. I can't afford a lawyer of my own to ask.


Asked on 10/25/07, 2:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: If he dosn't sign papers.

Among the things that you have to do to get the divorce, you have to give him the divorce complaint. And you have to do that in one of the ways that the Court Rules require.

Ask the Court Clerk to help you do this, or maybe you can try Legal Aid.

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Answered on 10/25/07, 2:57 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: If he dosn't sign papers.

There is no requirement that you spouse sign for the divorce or the divorce papers; he need only be served with the papers.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 10/25/07, 6:28 pm


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