Q: Spouse refusing to sign uncontested divorce. How do I go about filing in North Dakota? We have no kids, and no assets.
My spouse told me if I filed she’d sign. She now tells me she’s not signing anything. We have no kids, and no assets at all. Been married 2 years. I’m trying to file electronically in ND, but don’t know what type of forms I need to file as the clerk can’t advise, and self service site doesn’t specify what forms I’d need. I’m capable of doing this myself, but don’t know what forms I need. I filed the uncontested divorce but papers electronically but they got rejected because she won’t do her part (notary/signing). I’m confused not knowing if I have to file contested because of this, or proceed as uncontested with different forms… Please help! This is irritating!
A: I understand you believe you're capable of doing this yourself, but it seems the reality is that's not going to be possible because: 1) She refuses to sign; and 2) You can't file a divorce uncontested because, factually, it's not if the other person refuses to sign. You should consult with an attorney.
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