09/02/2026
Refusing to sign does not give one spouse control over whether the divorce happens.
Once the petition is properly served, the case can proceed through the court process. If there is no response, the court may move forward without that person’s participation.
The important point is this: delay is possible, but refusal to sign does not stop a Florida divorce.
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