Q: My wife filed for uncontested divorce 4 years ago. Do I have any options in getting this completed finally?
She filed 4 years ago, I signed the stipulation and finalization papers, her attorney has them. I am having problems now with her going to sign the papers.
A:
I don't understand what papers you are having problems getting her to sign now. If you signed the stipulation and finalization papers and the attorney has them, then the attorney should have filed them with the court 4 years ago.
If the case has been completely inactive for 5 years, the courts will dismiss it automatically. You can then refile the case as the petitioning party. That gives you more control to prevent the case from languishing.
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