Q: I have a divorce filed in Hanover Ex won't complete paperwork to proceed. It's been 3 yrs. Should I hire lawyer to
Try to get her to finish this or start over and file myself?
A: Did she ever serve you with the Complaint for Divorce when she filed it? If so, you have 2 options. You can ask the court for leave to file late pleadings and file an Answer and Counterclaim. Then you can proceed with finalizing the divorce based on your counterclaim. Or you can just file your own Complaint and serve her. Your best option depends on what has already happened in the case. Consult an attorney for more specific advice based on your circumstances.
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