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suraiyasaw
Apr 23, 2008, 11:28 AM
Is there another process besides filing for a divorce when one hasn't been one's spouse for over 5 years?
George_1950
Apr 23, 2008, 11:35 AM
Sorry, but no, if you want to be single and eligible.
cdad
Apr 23, 2008, 01:12 PM
Some states have a rule that if you filed for divorce or separation and you haven't gone back to complete it after 9 years then you are considered divorced but I believe you still need a judge to sign it off. Its just a different kind of paperwork.
Fr_Chuck
Apr 23, 2008, 02:36 PM
Well I guess if you wait long enough the other person may die, which sort of solves the issue,
But no, you are still married if you did not get a divorce and you will have to go back and get a divorce
JudyKayTee
Apr 23, 2008, 03:18 PM
is there another process besides filing for a divorce when one hasn't been one's spouse for over 5 years?
Some of the answer depends on what you mean by "hasn't been one's spouse for over 5 years".
The only one to dissolve a marriage is a divorce - and different States have different grounds and time frames.