When Your Spouse Refuses to Participate in the Divorce

It is one thing for married couples to keep fighting over petty issues and a whole different story to reach a separation. For some, it may be mutual, but for many, parting ways is mostly one-sided.

Divorce Is an Emotional Decision to Make

You could be married for years trying to make things work. But despite all efforts to save the union, you see no results. The solution? A Divorce – is not an easy choice, the specifics can be complicated, but knowledgeable divorce attorneys in Miami, FL, can help navigate every step of the way.

A Spouse Refusing To Participate In the Process Is Common

Once you file for the necessary paperwork and are ready to present your case before a divorce mediator or in court to a judge, sometimes your separating partner refuses to participate in the process

We frequently encounter circumstances where one partner’s response to court proceedings is nothing but silence. In such cases, even mediation serves no purpose. And mostly, such behavior isn’t stalling; but certainly defaulting.

The Resolution?

When a divorce case is taken to court, and one of the partners doesn’t respond or appear before the judge, nothing stops the decision. The case still moves forward, and not showing up doesn’t delay the final judgment. Even the proposed settlement can be taken off, and a default judgment may be given against the spouse refusing to participate in the divorce process.

Hire Skilled Attorneys to Protect Your Rights

If you are determined to divorce your spouse, even if your spouse doesn’t wish for it or doesn’t respond to the divorce notice or proceedings, the court will still grant a divorce. You would need to submit additional paperwork to the court, including a request for a default divorce.

Therefore, choosing an experienced divorce attorney will help you seamlessly get through this challenging phase. Partner with someone conversant with divorce laws and will fight for the best of your interests to help you lead a better life.

Schedule a judgment-free, compassionate, and confidential consultation with us today. Call (305) 521-0484 today.