Q: We filled for divorce and were given a court date. The clerk told my husband to be ready to testify
We have nothing to testify. We have an uncontested divorce. We turned in my waiver to show up and we have no idea what he has to testify about. The clerk said the judge was old school and if he didn't testify right or say the statement right he would deny the divorce. When my husband asked what statement he had to say the clerk said no one in that building could help him because that would make the judge become his attorney. We are so confused. We have no idea what we have to testify about and what statement they are talking about. Is there a statement people have to say in court to get divorced in Oklahoma? He's in Comanche County and JAG could not help him.
A: Typically, even in uncontested divorces, the filing party (Petitioner) will have to testify. What this usually entails is stating their name for the court, they have lived in the county and state for the required time, things are not going to get fixed, and they understand they cant marry anyone else for 6 months. -- That is most likely the 'testimony' they are referring to. If in doubt then contact a local family law attorney for more guidance.
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