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#216895 - 04/20/09 08:10 PM jurisdiction and validity
shocked1990 New User Registered: 04/20/09 Posts: 1	What happens when a person who is not associated with the state files for a speedy divorce in the state, falsifying residency and the attorney filing is aware.
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#216920 - 04/21/09 10:39 AM Re: jurisdiction and validity [Re: shocked1990]
HevnMaidMe Superstar Registered: 12/03/04 Posts: 4058	If the respondent to the divorce summons does not wish to divorce, they could immediately contact the court where it was filed and contest it as null and void, so long as respondent is able to prove the petitioner does not have legitimate ties to the state (residence, driver's license, employer, etc.) At best the petitioner will have wasted their time and money, and the attorney could be warned to thoroughly check their client information and references (the attorney might claim unawareness). It might be more complicated and costly if the divorce was already granted. _________________________ When you know better, you do better -- Maya Angelou
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#216926 - 04/21/09 01:24 PM Re: jurisdiction and validity [Re: HevnMaidMe]
Lee_Borden Enthusiast Registered: 03/23/05 Posts: 262	If this occurred in a state you believe lacked jurisdiction to act, make sure that anything you send to or file in that state makes it clear that you are in no way submitting to the jurisdiction of that state. _________________________ Lee Borden - Divorceinfo.com
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