What type of paperwork should be filed if I’m not sure ifmy wifeis planning on contesting?
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What type of paperwork should be filed if I’m not sure ifmy wifeis planning on contesting?
We have been separated for 11 months. We both had agreed that when ready we would file a simple uncontested petition on our own. Now she won’t communicate with me on the subject. I think she’ll sign the agreement, but don’t know for sure. Hate to hire an attorney if this is the case.
Asked on October 17, 2011 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I can see how you may be leery about starting a full fledged action for divorce when you had agreed to do it simply. But I would not suggest that you get a do-it-yourself divorce kit in any way, shape or form in any event, especially if there are assets and children involved. But the simplest way for you to find out here what she is thinking is to proceed with the original plan for filing an uncontested divorce and sending her the paperwork. If she does not respond then I think that you have your answer and that you will then have to proceed accordingly. Good luck to you.
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