To contest a divorce, you have to file an answer detailing your contentions, and if the complaint is faulty, you may also need to file a motion to dismiss. She may set the divorce hearing prior to the April date of your choosing, and you may have to file a motion to continue and state that you are unable to be present, but whether the court grants it, is at the judge’s discretion.
Ms Kathleen,
Thank you for your reply.
I shall suitably amend my arrival date in U.S.A.
Presently, in India I am living on my pension (former Indian Army Colonel). Upon arrival in Raleigh, I will stay with a friend and explore opportunities for an IT job based on the training that I am presently attending in India. How can your law firm help me to contest the case ?
I will initially have financial difficulties but I will be able to pay your fees on a installment plan basis. Kindly bear with me in such difficult circumstances.
I want to request the court to order counseling sessions as I am confident that it will help me to save our marriage. The window of time will also help me to secure a job on H1b sponsorship and so in the event of a divorce I will be able to save myself from being on a illegal status. If I am not earning in U.S. then in the event of a divorce, am I entitled to alimony and air ticket back to India from my ex-wife ?
Please advise.
If you would like to discuss contesting the divorce, please contact our office to schedule a consultation. Whether you are eligible to obtain alimony will depend on other facts. If you are scheduling a consultation, you should discuss all of the issues pertaining to support and property as well.