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What to do if my Spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers ❓
Q: If my spouse does not agree to a divorce, does that mean I cannot file for a divorce❓
A: No, you can actually file for a unilateral divorce or we usually call it as a "single petition".
Steps for Applying for Unilateral Divorce (Single Petition)
Step 1: Apply for Marriage Reconciliation
Step 2: Receive Approval from JPN
Step 3: Engage a Lawyer
Step 4: Prepare and Submit Documents
Step 5: Notify the Other Party
Step 6: Court Proceedings
Step 7: Final Decision
A: No, you can actually file for a unilateral divorce or we usually call it as a "single petition".
Steps for Applying for Unilateral Divorce (Single Petition)
Step 1: Apply for Marriage Reconciliation
- Visit JPN to apply for marriage reconciliation.
- Attend three (3) reconciliation sessions.
Step 2: Receive Approval from JPN
- If JPN finds the marriage irretrievably broken, they will issue an approval letter.
- This process takes 4-6 months.
Step 3: Engage a Lawyer
- With the approval letter, hire a lawyer to start the divorce proceedings.
Step 4: Prepare and Submit Documents
- Lawyer prepares the divorce cause papers.
- Documents are submitted to the court for scheduling.
Step 5: Notify the Other Party
- Lawyer serves the divorce papers to the other party.
- The other party is notified of the divorce application and the hearing date.
Step 6: Court Proceedings
- If the other party does not contest or hire a lawyer, the judge grants the divorce application.
- If contested, both parties' lawyers negotiate.
Step 7: Final Decision
- If no agreement is reached by the parties, the case goes to trial.
- The judge makes the final decision.
- Marriage Certificate
- Both Parties’ identity cards
- Children Birth Certificate
- Other documents (if needed)
02 Sep 2024
