View Full Version : Divorse without consented signature after two years
 
 lauthorn
Aug 17, 2009, 12:46 PM
After 19 yrs my wife and I are separating since June 2008.  Out of spite my wife refuse to grant me a divorce.  I heard that after two years I could get one without her signature is this a valid fact?  Thanks.
 stevetcg
Aug 17, 2009, 12:48 PM
After 2 minutes you can get one without her signature if you can prove she was served with the divorce papers and a reasonable amount of time has passed.
 
Your lawyer will be able to tell you the specific requirements of your state.
 KoV-Pappy
Aug 17, 2009, 12:49 PM
Depends on your state, so start looking usually yourstate.gov will have a link some where
 lauthorn
Aug 17, 2009, 12:49 PM
After 19 yrs my wife and I are separating since June 2008. Out of spite my wife refuse to grant me a divorce. I heard that after two years I could get one without her signature is this a valid fact?  I also should point out that I have moved out since June 2008.
 lauthorn
Aug 17, 2009, 12:56 PM
After 2 minutes you can get one without her signature if you can prove she was served with the divorce papers and a reasonable amount of time has passed.
 
Your lawyer will be able to tell you the specific requirements of your state.
 
Thanks.  Yes, I submitted my papers in September of 2008.  I live in Cook county, IL
 stevetcg
Aug 17, 2009, 12:58 PM
Thanks.  Yes, I submitted my papers in September of 2008.  I live in Cook county, IL
 
Submitted to whom?  Your wife?  If you have proof of service, you can go to the court and request a default hearing and get divorced without her.
 
Happens all the time.
 Justwantfair
Aug 17, 2009, 12:58 PM
Your wife can not refuse to grant you a divorce, you were misinformed by your wife, assuming you live in the United States.