My ex-husband wont sign the divorce paperwork, how long can he hold me hostage, can I proceed unilaterally?
542780
Get a new attorney and a restraining order or order of protection against your husband. It just takes longer to get a divorce if he is contesting the divorce. Some states make you take marriage counseling first. Good Luck.
239940
If there was no written contract stating terms and conditions of the arrangement - you have no obligation on how long you have to keep his stuff.  However, before you toss them out, you probably should ("should" protecting you against the legal debate of he said / she said) give him written notice of removal with a reasonable deadline to protect yourself from any legal issues.  If you don't know how to reach him, post a notice in the local papers.  That way you have proof you made every effort.
320015
I'm not a lawyer but I have 23yrs of law enforcement experience. You really didn't give enough info for me to say. It depends on many factors; such as what were terms of your divorce, why he hasn't been in kids' lives, financial support, his reason for sudden interest and any claims he's making to help him gain custody, any personal problems or negative actions by either of you,etc. Assuming you were awarded custody originally and there were not and are not now any extenuating circumstances that drastically change the original status of his behvior/situation or yours or the children and he basicly just decided he wants custody chances are slim the court would change the managing conservator status you hold unless he can show you to be an unfit mother. He might be able to negotiate visitation rights but doubtful the court would disrupt the children's lives without just cause.
660957
You may be out of luck, but in some states you can get a filing fee reduction or waiver if you fill out the right paperwork. Some states require a certain time period of waiting along with running advertisements in the local and last known address newspapers when the other party is absent. If he knows where she is and the divorce is uncontested and no children are involved, he can look in the classifieds or thrifty nickel papers, I've seen "divorce experts" advertise in there for like $300 plus filing fees.
69003
Ask a local church for counseling and to be saved, that way, if he kills you, at least you'll have saved and can reload from the last checkpoint.\n\n\nSearch answers.google.com for the keyword "divorce". THis place is full of f*cking kids.
689775
You need to contact the District Attorney's office for your area. You can find it easily by Google-ing your city/ state and the words "District Attorney". OR\nLook in the "Government" section of your phone book.\nThe District Attorney will help you and file proper paperwork. You will probably need to get yourself a divorce attorney. Since he abandoned you and remarried, the divorce will probably go pretty good for you, legally speaking.\nYour husband's new marriage is invalid, in the case of multiple marriages, the first one is the legal marriage.\n\nGet on the ball, I know you are hurt but, you need to protect yourself, as his legal wife, you could be held responsible for any debts he incurs or any lawsuits against him. He sounds like a scoundrel! You are lucky he is outta your house.
982650
Have you and the ex-wife had altercations before?  If that has happened I can see how he would be leery of having you join him in court for fear of another ill-feeling event.\n\nBUT - despite that...it doesn't mean he's 100% right.  The ex-wife should not have control over whether you go or stay and by telling you not to go - he's giving the ex wife control.\n\nYou are his wife and he should trust you enough to know that if you and the ex did enter into an argument in the past...you understand the intensity of this court battle and you wouldn't do anything to jeopardize it.  \n\nTalk to him about it again and assure him you won't do or say anything out of line and express you just want to be able to support him.  If he still says "NO" then leave it alone.  He's already under a ton of stress I'm sure and the last thing he needs is another argument.
50812
it can take months or even years, but you really should ask a qualified divorce lawyer in your area.  If you don't have one, get one.
613895
How can he not be ready? You've been separated for 6 years.\n\n Is he afraid of what he will lose financially if he makes good money. He may think it's cheaper for him to stay married to you. \n\nIf you go to the clerks office, you should be able to file yourself and have no representation. It'll only cost you court cost. It's a basic format and very self explanatory. Mine was only $135. Worth checking into.
677886
Find the best lawyer that you can afford. You've been screwed. Since there's obviously been changes in circumstances for her since your divorce, it seems to me that there are grounds for revision of the terms. But see an attorney. That's the best thing you can do now. He'll advise you completely.
39257
in my state its as simple as contacting an attorney to draw up any legal paper work your X signs the forms stateing that he gives all rights to you , thats it once its final with the courts you can then make arrangements for the adoption process . my sister is in a similar situation , if you where fighting him it would be a completely different story ,he is willing to do this ,, is almost the same as haveing a noncontested devorse, if you both agree then theres nothing to fight over .. call you court house , some states offer a legal aid program ,  and if you qualify thier service could be free , hope it all works out for you
146154
pack your stuff and leave while he is gone. leave a note or what ever you like. file for divorce and a TRO at teh same time
160885
It depends on what state you are living in now (presumably the same state that granted the divorce), and their laws governing such things.  Depending on the state, yes, he certainly can prevent you from doing so.
372489
Go to the Courthouse nearest to you, in the Clerk of Court's office ask for a Divorce packet. You can fill it out by your self and with the help of a computer. It's what I did, anyways get it notarized and all that and go back to the court house and file for divorce. They give you the copies that has to be sent to your husband. You call the Sheriff's office in Dallas Texas and explain to them your situation and that you will be faxing them the divorce papers to be delivered to your husband. You will need to keep a check on calling that Sheriffs Office back every couple days to see when they have been delivered. You then will get a "conformation" in your mail and you take that card back to the court house for a court date. It takes 30 days to get a court date ONCE you have received that postcard in the mail.
954534
If the receiving state has denied acceptance of your husband, you are out of luck.  \n\nHis best bet would be to enter rehab and get clean, and then try for a transfer in a year.
79483
Depending on the State. He may not need you there to file for divorce. But, he will need your signature to finalize everything. Check at your town hall or local courthouse.
111379
If he is not willing to help pay, tell him to get out of YOUR house. Go see a lawyer and see what you can do to get the house in your name only. Obviously you are able to pay on your own because you have done it for 5 years.