What if a spouse won't sign divorce papers?

Full question:

What happens if a spouse refuses to sign divorce papers?

  • Category: Divorce
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  • State: Michigan

Answer:

If one spouse refuses to sign divorce papers, the other spouse can still file a complaint for divorce in the circuit court. The complaint must state that the marriage has broken down and cannot be saved. Only the spouse filing the complaint needs to sign it. The grounds for divorce are stated using specific statutory language, without needing further explanation.

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FAQs

If one spouse does not want a divorce, the other spouse can still file for divorce. The court can grant a divorce even if one spouse is unwilling, as long as there is sufficient evidence that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. The unwilling spouse may be required to respond to the divorce complaint, but their consent is not necessary for the divorce to proceed.