Refusal to endorse marital dissolution documentation in Florida does not automatically halt the legal proceedings. While cooperation can expedite the process, the court can still finalize a divorce even if one party objects or fails to sign the agreement. The process differs significantly based on whether the divorce is uncontested or contested.
The implications of failing to sign are significant. In an uncontested case, refusal may lead to the divorce becoming contested, requiring court hearings and potentially increasing legal costs. Historically, obtaining a divorce required both parties’ consent; however, modern no-fault divorce laws allow for dissolution based on irreconcilable differences, regardless of one party’s unwillingness to participate.