txdad
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My wife filed for divorce today...hooray!
On the waiver of service form that she gave me, there's a part that says:
"Global Waiver:
I agree that the court can make decisions in this case without further notice to me."
Also:
"I understand that signing this form is a substitute for going to Court and telling the Court my side of the case. I do not want testimony in this divorce recorded. And, I agree that a Judge, Associate Judge, or appointed Referee of the Court may make decisions about my divorce, even if the divorce should have been filed in another county or state. I give up all rights, privileges, and exemptions I may have under the Soldier's and Sailor's Civil Relief Act of 1940, including having a lawyer appointed to represent me in this case."
What does that mean? I don't have a lawyer and affording one would be difficult so if someone could interpret that bit of legalese for me, I would appreciate it. Does this mean that she will get everything she wants if I sign it?
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theanswerguy
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What does that mean? I don't have a lawyer and affording one would be difficult so if someone could interpret that bit of legalese for me, I would appreciate it. Does this mean that she will get everything she wants if I sign it?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes .
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Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right. Isaac Asimov
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txdad
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[quote]What does that mean? I don't have a lawyer and affording one would be difficult so if someone could interpret that bit of legalese for me, I would appreciate it. Does this mean that she will get everything she wants if I sign it?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes . [/quote]
Are there other service waivers with different language that I can download or something? I don't want to sign this.
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theanswerguy
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Are there other service waivers with different language that I can download or something?
>>>>>>>>>>>> No .
I don't want to sign this.
>>>>>>>> You haven't posted enough information . What are the issues you are facing ? Children ? Spousal support ? Property divison ?
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Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right. Isaac Asimov
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txdad
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[quote]Are there other service waivers with different language that I can download or something?
>>>>>>>>>>>> No .
I don't want to sign this.
>>>>>>>> You haven't posted enough information . What are the issues you are facing ? Children ? Spousal support ? Property divison ? [/quote]
Yes, possibly, and yes.
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Samsung
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I've read thousands of cases over the years, and this is a first. This is an insane proposal. Do not sign it under any circumstances. You need an attorney immediately, whether you can afford it or not.
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theanswerguy
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For help you need to post more info . What relief is your wife seeking in the divorce petition ? If you don't show up in court to contest , everything in her petition would be granted .
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Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right. Isaac Asimov
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txdad
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[quote]For help you need to post more info . What relief is your wife seeking in the divorce petition ? If you don't show up in court to contest , everything in her petition would be granted . [/quote]
The petition doesn't say anything about 'relief', just says she wants a divorce.
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