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Filed for divorce, procedure to drop divorce lawsuit

Asked over 4 years ago - San Francisco, CA

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My husband filed for divorce 2 months ago, we are reconciling and he called his lawyer to drop the suit. His lawyer told him that he and I both need to come in and sign papers. I want to know what kind of papers could they be and why do I have to sign if he filed and then dropped the suit?

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    San Francisco Criminal Defense Attorney
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    Answered September 17, 2008 15:41. Assuming you answered your husband's divorce petition, neither side can drop the case unless both consent. The lawyer probably just wants you to sign mutual dismissals.

  2. Renton Family Law Attorney
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    Answered September 17, 2008 16:26. Make sure you understand what you are signing. There are cases of less-than-honest spouses/attorneys who will trick unsuspecting spouses into signing decrees/agreements that are very unfavorable to the unsuspecting spouses.

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