Husband Did Not Sign Divorce Decree?

Question of the Day:

my husband and i were divorced in february 2004 and i was wondering he never signed the divoce decree his lawyer signed on his behalf. is that legal or can i apeal that? does that mean we are still married since technically he didnt sign it? i would rather have his signature on the divorce degree since the marriage was between us. – Melissa

Answer:

Melissa: An attorney is the agent of the client and may sign on his behalf. And if the divorce decree is signed by the judge it is legal and, after a very short time, final and unappealable.