Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Can a court ''Dismiss'' a divorce?

Can a court just ''dismiss'' a divorce due to the fact that it has been in the court for over a year and we still can't get the husband to sign off on it? Him and his attorney keep delaying it with one reason or the other and refuses to sign. The wife does not want anything out of the marriage, he moved out of the house and took almost everything with him. He just refuses to sign the papers. What can we do? If they dismiss it then she will have to spend the money to file all over again.


Asked on 12/20/01, 5:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: Can a court ''Dismiss'' a divorce?

A court can do a lot of things if the facts are right. I need more facts to properly answer this question. Please call my office for a phone interview and I can help you keep from having this case dismissed.

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Answered on 12/21/01, 5:28 am
Jean Sudduth Jean Sudduth, Attorney at law

Re: Can a court ''Dismiss'' a divorce?

I agree with the advice given. They can dismiss unless you do something. If you are in Dallas Fort Worth area give me a call. 817 261-2671

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Answered on 1/03/02, 4:49 am


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