If I filed for divorce and have pretrial conference set up for next month, if my spouse doesn’t show up am I awarded the divorce?
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If I filed for divorce and have pretrial conference set up for next month, if my spouse doesn’t show up am I awarded the divorce?
We have no financial ties or children.
Asked on June 21, 2012 under Family Law, Iowa
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There will probably be an adverse ruling against your spouse for not showing up for a court appearance. Whether or not you will be awarded everything you are seeking in your divorce or just some of the items would be up to the discretion of the judge, and it is not possible to predict the outcome of any hearing. There will most likely be an adverse ruling against your spouse for not appearing at the hearing.
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