Wow. I finally got divorce filed on my husband who locked me out of my home, moved in his mistress and tossed my whole life outside. (yes...I know I can break in with a locksmith and police, but, after doing that twice, and husband going through with his threats, I've been advised for my safety to just stay away and let the courts handle it) My court date isn't until more than 2 months away, and, I suspect he will delay it. Anyone know how long he can keep doing that? It is because he doesn't want to give me anything I've worked for all of my life.
He can get it delayed as many times as the Judge allows it. Do some research on your Judge. Some want their dockets cleared as soon as possible and won't tolerate unreasonable requests for delays and others could care less. We advise posters all the time to delay if they don't want a divorce, and it can be done.
Can you get your attorney to request an emergency hearing for temporary orders since you are concerned about him squandering the marital assets? If you have temporary orders in place and he STILL squanders them, he could be ordered to repay them in any divorce settlement. He could also be held in contempt.
I don't know, if it were me, I would definitely fight for an order to get back into the marital home, especially if you have children.
Divorce is never pretty. Just make sure you abide by the order of protection too or it could backfire on you.
Do you WANT a divorce? People need to know so we'll know how to help you.
