Hey, so I live in Hawaii and I’ve been separated from my spouse for 5 years. We’ve been living apart for all that time, and I have a child with my current partner. The issue is my spouse won’t sign anything for the divorce. What’s the easiest way to get this done? Can I still divorce her even if she refuses to sign? Any advice would be great!
You don’t need her to sign! You can file for divorce and she’ll just get served with the papers. The court will still proceed, even if she refuses to sign. It might just take a bit longer if she’s not cooperating.
I had the same issue. As long as you file properly, you’re good to go. The cost can vary, but I’d say anywhere between $5000-$8000 depending on how much your spouse fights it.
It’s pretty straightforward in Hawaii. The court doesn’t require her to sign anything for you to get the divorce. If she doesn’t respond, it’ll just take a little longer. I’m guessing she’ll be served, and the process will move forward from there.
So the cost depends on how much your spouse fights, but generally you’re looking at about $5000-$8000. The more she drags it out, the more expensive it gets. But it’s not impossible, just takes patience!
Good luck! I’ve been through this, and while it can be stressful, the court will eventually grant the divorce. Just be prepared for some back and forth with your spouse if she’s not agreeing to anything.