Refusal to endorse divorce documents does not automatically halt the dissolution process. While agreement streamlines proceedings, legal mechanisms exist to address situations where one party is unwilling to sign. The legal ramifications differ based on jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the marital situation.
The potential consequences of failing to cooperate include delays, increased legal expenses, and potentially, a court decision made without the input of the non-signing party. Historically, divorce required mutual consent. However, modern legal systems acknowledge the possibility of irreconcilable differences and allow for unilateral divorce actions.