How or where could a couple sign divorce papers?

by Bob on March 20, 2009

Do a couple have to sign the divorce papers in court? Or can they sign divorce papers in the privacy of their own home? I am not sure.

Please let me know. Thanks.

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Leah March 20, 2009 at 9:42 pm: I signed my divorce papers at a Buffalo Wild Wings. My ex had to have booze available before he signed. All you need is a notary public to witness the signatures and stamp them.
Nicole March 20, 2009 at 9:42 pm: If its an uncontested divorce you can do it yourself. You would prepare divorce papers, file them at the court, and serve them to your spouse. The spouse would sign them wherever they wish, the location does not matter.
If its a contested divorce then a lawyer is required to get the divorce finalized.