How longdo divorce papers stay active?
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How longdo divorce papers stay active?
I was served by my husband in 03/07. We had 2 to 3 court dates. For the last one he was told to follow through with his taxes etc and we would meet again about dividing the debt. Nothing has happened. What do I do? I’m out of money. In AZ.
Asked on February 26, 2011 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
It sounds as if the matter has been moving - although at a snails pace - for some time now and that it is still considered active by the courts. You did not, however, state what the date of the last court date was. Sometimes courts dismiss cases on their own if they become inactive and you have to request that they be placed back on the active calendar (by what is known as a motion). You are going to have to go to court and figure out the status by looking up the action. Then you may have to make a motion to request that the court set a date for another hearing. I know that it can be costly and that it can drain you. But you may have to be the one to move the matter along if he is dragging his heels. Good luck to you.
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