If someone is legally married, do they need their spouse's permission to get a divorce?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC Getting a Divorce Without Your Spouse's Consent If your marriage has ended and you want to get a divorce, you need to make sure that your spouse is aware of your intentions. There are some different scenarios where getting a divorce without your spouse's permission may be possible, such as if your spouse is in jail or prison. Separate and apart Separation can take many forms. Some are informal and can be worked out between the couple without the involvement of the court. Others are more formal and require a court order, detailing the terms of the separation. In most cases, separation falls into one of these three categories. If you are considering filing for divorce, you should consider the legal aspects of separation before making a decision. The first step in getting a divorce is determining whether the divorce is uncontested. In most cases, a divorce is not final until the two parties are legally separated. In Vermont, the cou...