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How long for Decree Nisi?

Huska
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23 Jul 08 #34747 by Huska

Topic started by Huska

Hi,
divorce petition mid Feb 2008. I have not heard anything yet regarding the Decree Nisi? Is that normal? What is a normal timeframe? form E's already exchanged and just waiting now.

mike62
Platinum Member

23 Jul 08 #34751 by mike62

Reply from mike62

Huska,
Are you the petitioner or the respondent?

Has the date for the nisi hearing been advised?

Have you tried contacting the court office - they sometimes 'lose' paperwork.

Has the petition been responded to by the respondent?

Normally 6 - 10 weeks after respondent replies. Feb seems a long time, unless the court is exceptionally busy.

Mike

Huska
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23 Jul 08 #34752 by Huska

Reply from Huska

Hi Mike,
I'm the respondent, responded straight away. Maybe the court is busy???

mike62
Platinum Member

23 Jul 08 #34753 by mike62

Reply from mike62

Huska,
I would contact the court to see what is happening. Maybe your wife has put the brakes on it. Seems an awfully long time - 20 weeks.

Mike

Huska
Posted by
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23 Jul 08 #34755 by Huska

Reply from Huska

Could she do that? She petitioned? Can you think of any reason to her advantage to do that?

mike62
Platinum Member

23 Jul 08 #34761 by mike62

Reply from mike62

Huska,
From what you said about your wife's financial irresponsibility in another post, would it be to her advantage to keep the gravy train rolling as long as possible? I don't imagine there would be any other reason than that.

Mike

Huska
Posted by
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23 Jul 08 #34763 by Huska

Reply from Huska

Maybe you're right... If she is still racking up debts, I hope the court will not ask me to take any more of them.

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