After receiving the divorce petition, spouses have the option to agree or disagree with what their spouse has stated about the divorce, but also what they have requested from their spouse.
If you do not agree to get divorced, you have a few defenses available. A ground for opposition could be that the couple was not legally separated for a year before the divorce was filed. This could bar the judge from granting the divorce.
You cannot prevent a divorce proceeding. If you refuse to cooperate, it will be necessary for you take some additional steps, such as using a court bailiff or a process server.
Tips for spouses who don’t want the divorce
- Put on a brave face showing you can confidently move forward.
- Don’t become emotional.
- Respect the situation, the person, and yourself.
- Don’t participate in arguing. .
Why wouldn’t you want to proceed with the divorce? Why would you want to be married to someone who doesn’t want to be married to you. Accept the things that you cannot change.
Ty Zdravko practices law as a divorce attorney, and family law attorney in Palm Harbor, Clearwater and the surrounding area.
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