Divorce Without Me Present?

Question of the Day:

can a judge rule on divorce without me present.I am saving for an atty,I have denied any paperwork and signed nothing.can the judge rule without me present.If so,can I reopen when I get an attorney. – Christine

Answer:

Christine: Yes, a judge can grant a default by divorce and you might not be able to reopen it later. Don’t sleep on your rights. Sometimes a judge will give extra time for a party to obtain an attorney.