Hello, all:
Another 'newbie' on this Forum that needs some clarification/help on my situation.
Earlier this year, I made Application for a Simple Divorce (short-term marriage, no children). Spouse is American and has always lived in the U.S. She never did actually move to my home in Canada (just briefly visited whenever she felt like it and then would always take off back to the U.S.). Needless to say, there was endless conflicts as how can you have a marriage when you are the only person there? At any rate, Application was made, properly served, etc., etc., and appropriate documents filed with the Court. The spouse did not respond with an Answer within the 30 day period but then tried to submit an Answer and Claim about 3 weeks after the deadline. It's my understanding that the Court cannot accept this Answer as it was filed way too late. However, in her answer, there are all kinds of wild accusations that have absolutely no validity whatsoever!!!
My phone call to the Court the other morning resulted in me being told that the Divorce Order had been signed by the Judge about 2 weeks ago and I should get it in the mail this week.
Is there any possibility that paperwork she tried to submit to the Court would even to added to the file or somehow affect the Order already made? I don't have a clue what to do at this point.
Another question, can a Spouse serve the Answer or Reply to the other spouse themselves? It was my belief the serving of documents could NOT be done by one of the parties involved in the action.
Please comment ASAP as it's now day 3 since the late Answer attempt.
Thank you.
Another 'newbie' on this Forum that needs some clarification/help on my situation.
Earlier this year, I made Application for a Simple Divorce (short-term marriage, no children). Spouse is American and has always lived in the U.S. She never did actually move to my home in Canada (just briefly visited whenever she felt like it and then would always take off back to the U.S.). Needless to say, there was endless conflicts as how can you have a marriage when you are the only person there? At any rate, Application was made, properly served, etc., etc., and appropriate documents filed with the Court. The spouse did not respond with an Answer within the 30 day period but then tried to submit an Answer and Claim about 3 weeks after the deadline. It's my understanding that the Court cannot accept this Answer as it was filed way too late. However, in her answer, there are all kinds of wild accusations that have absolutely no validity whatsoever!!!
My phone call to the Court the other morning resulted in me being told that the Divorce Order had been signed by the Judge about 2 weeks ago and I should get it in the mail this week.
Is there any possibility that paperwork she tried to submit to the Court would even to added to the file or somehow affect the Order already made? I don't have a clue what to do at this point.
Another question, can a Spouse serve the Answer or Reply to the other spouse themselves? It was my belief the serving of documents could NOT be done by one of the parties involved in the action.
Please comment ASAP as it's now day 3 since the late Answer attempt.
Thank you.
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