Q: We went through mediation, but my husband now refuses to sign the divorce decree. What can I do?
We both signed the mediation agreement. Can I get divorced even though he won't sign the decree?
A:
if one party refuses to sign a final decree of divorce that will be drafted by one party based on the M.S.A. Whatever their reasons may be, the party that does sign the decree will need to set a hearing to explain to the court what the situation is.
The party that refuses to sign the decree may attend the hearing if they choose and explain their unwillingness to sign. The judge will sign the Decree even if it lacks one party’s signature if he or she believes it conforms with what was agreed to in the M.S.A.
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