Virginia Bill of Complaint for Divorce
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If your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers, you can file for a contested divorce.If your spouse doesn't respond or show up in court, the court can grant a default divorce, meaning that by default, you are given the divorce you want and the terms you asked for in your filing.
Ensure that you physically separate from your significant other. Determine where you are going to file. File the forms and serve the other party. Request and attend a hearing or alternatively file an affidavit. Obtain a final order from the judge.
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To answer the question directly - no, both parties do not have to sign divorce papers in Virginia.In a nutshell, there are two "types" of divorce in Virginia - contested and uncontested divorces. A thumbnail difference between the two is whether the parties have a written separation agreement.
If you file first, you control when the divorce gets filed. You can decide to cancel the divorce, as long as she hasn't filed a response. You have until your spouse files an answer to your complaint to cancel the divorce. By filing first you are the plaintiff and she will be the defendant.
