# No response **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [January 13, 2005, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732 "2005-01-13T20:04:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2005, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/1 "2005-01-13T20:04:46Z")
Dear madeleine: Greetings. Yes, of course you can get divorced. We can surely help you if you live in North Carolina. Some questions first: 1. Would he also want the divorce? 2. Do you know where he is in the foreign country? 3. Are there property or alimony issues? Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![madeleine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@madeleine](https://forum.rosen.com/u/madeleine)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/2 "2005-01-19T18:31:26Z")
Hello, Thank you for your response. He does want the divorce Went back to girlfriend in his native Germany We own a house, equity line, and building In both names I have been paying the the mortgages on all three since he left. I have been trying to sell the bld. I have his power of attorney only because of his awol’s with previous women. I was running our business, which closed in 2003. mtp ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2005, 8:08am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/3 "2005-01-21T08:08:00Z")
Dear madeleine: Greetings. If you have property here in the US, then you also should plan on filing for an equitable distribution. If he wants the divorce also, he may respond to an attorney if he is not responding to you - especially with the offer of the divorce. Best of luck. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![madeleine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@madeleine](https://forum.rosen.com/u/madeleine)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2005, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/4 "2005-01-21T18:29:21Z")
Property is in U.S.A. I have filed for equitable distribution… Attorney sent him a email with the info 6 months ago no response from him. As far as I know he does not have an attorney here in the states. I have a letter from him dated 2001 when he left the last time saying I could have it all. He wanted nothing. Does that still stand up today? mtp ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2005, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/5 "2005-01-25T22:24:29Z")
Dear madeleine: Greetings. No, his statements do not hold up in court. If he is properly served and fails to respond, that holds up in court. Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![madeleine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@madeleine](https://forum.rosen.com/u/madeleine)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2005, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/6 "2005-02-02T16:48:42Z")
Hello, So, he was served Feb 18, 2004 with divorce papers from my attorney. what happens next? does he have to sign anything? His last known address is with girlfriend in germany. Do I need to put a ad in the newspapers there? mtp ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [February 8, 2005, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/7 "2005-02-08T22:04:29Z")
Dear madeleine: Greetings. After your spouse is served with the divorce complaint, he has thirty (30) days from the date of service to answer the complaint. If he does not respond, then your attorney files a Motion for Summary Judgment and then files a calendar request, notice of hearing, and has a hearing for the divorce. If your attorney properly served him, then you do not need to file an ad in a newspaper there. Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![madeleine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@madeleine](https://forum.rosen.com/u/madeleine)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2005, 8:39am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/8 "2005-02-16T08:39:44Z")
Hello, So the way I hear this is, He is served with divorce papers feb 18, 2004. He does not get a lawyer, and takes off. leaves the country. Now a year later it is up to my attorney to set a final court date and make him appear, if he does not than I am divorced? mtp ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2005, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/9 "2005-02-20T19:36:06Z")
Dear madeleine: Greetings. If he was properly served, then my answer is yes, you are correct. Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![madeleine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@madeleine](https://forum.rosen.com/u/madeleine)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2005, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/no-response/1732/10 "2005-01-11T22:28:16Z")
Hello, I filed for divorce last Feb 04. My husband who is not a citizen but permanent resident of us moved back to europe, (his birth country) He has not responded to any emails or signed any papers prior to leaving. 1. Can I still get a divorce, without him responding to anything. Does he need to come back to the states? am I stuck?[?]