what do i do if my wife will not sign the final divorce decree?
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what do i do if my wife will not sign the final divorce decree?
i have filed for divorce. wife has signed the papers stating she des not contest the divorce. the final divorce decree has been issued but she refuses to sign them. i am not asking for anything from her except for her to sign the papers. can i file a missing spouse divorce in the state of texas
Asked on July 5, 2009 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
Roy L. Reeves / Reeves Law Firm, P.C.
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Please verify, your spouse signed the waiver but will not sign the decree? If this is the case, and 60 days have passed since you filed, go finish the divorce you have stepped through all the loops and hoops.
In Texas, a party must be served or waive service. Once this is done, the parties must wait 60 days minimum from filing and go final. The non-appearing party must either sign the decree or the waiver, either one will serve the final purpose of appearance. Both are nice but not required.
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