I have been separated from my ex now for4 years. a divorce complaint filed in07.how do I finalize the divorce

My ex husband has a severe drug problem, he has been in jail going on four times in 3 years.extensive drug and theft. charges. he has not paid child support at all and is currently 14,000.00 in arrears.I had paid a lawyer to file a complaint 2 yrs ago.I donot have any money or time wth 3 children to hire an attorney. I would like to finalize the divorce and have him completely out of my life as well as my children.custody is not an issue and we have had no assets. is there any way to get the judge with his past history to sign off and grant me the divorce,or how do I go about finalizing the divorce
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Michael H. Cutler

Michael H. Cutler

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contact the court and ask to speak with the judge's clerk. First, confirm that your div case is still active. 2 yrs is a long time without a judgment being entered. Have you returned to court for any hearings? If the case remains viable, then describe your situation to the clerk. Second, You will need to prepare a judgment of divorce. Forms may be available from the clerk that can be utilized for a simple div. Lastly, you will need to schedule a hearing to present the necessary proofs, along with your judgment of div for entry. Let the clerk inform you of the proceedure that your judge utilized. With a little bit of work and assistance from a few people, you can get it done
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