hippie2287
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so my husband just told me he would like a divorce. Completely out of left field never hinted to it before. He claims that I'm (literally quote-unquote) "not nice all the time." that was his reasoning. anyway. If we take that to a judge what would they do? I know that is not a legal grounds for divorce, and i'm 100% about working it out, I actually have no idea what's going on... other than what he gave me there, he won't tell me anythin else. anyway I guess my real question is, no judge would grant us a divorce based on that right? I've been with my husband sincce I was 15, and I can't even express to you how badly I DONT want to get a divorce.
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matilda
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Most states don't require anyone to prove fault in order to get a divorce. One can simply get a divorce because they want it without what the other spouse would consider cause. I would offer to go to counseling and other reasonable things if you want to save your marriage. In the mean time I would get a free consultation with a divorce attorney so that you know what to expect. He might decide to string you along hoping that the divorce will go his way, you never know. Hopefully you have a good friend who has gone through a divorce so you can talk about what is happening in your life.
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Debi
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Unfortunately you will more than likely not get any choice. In most (if not all states) you don't need a reason and only one party has to want it. You can certainly say you don't agree and it could take longer but a judge won't say "sorry no divorce". It would help to know what state you're in.
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almostheaven
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With or without your desire to divorce, it will be granted. If you contest it, it will only take longer and be more costly. However, if you're talking a long-term marriage, he may be on the hook for alimony. If kids are involved, maybe child support. Plus lawyers, etc. If he's unwilling to discuss the matter, it may be likely he's already moved on to someone else and opening his eyes to the costliness of divorce may help him to rethink things. But only he knows his reasonings for wanting a divorce.
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