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I have the eForm uncontested divorce form signed and notarized, but the county clerk said I needed to petition the court before they would accept it.

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What We Covered:

  • It was clarified that the settlement agreement is one of the final steps in the divorce process.
  • It was explained that a divorce petition must be filed before the settlement agreement can be accepted.
  • You mentioned having children, but they are grown up, so no minor children are involved.

Next Steps:

  • You need to file a divorce petition as the next step.
  • Review the resources and select the correct forms for your situation.

Here are free Oklahoma divorce forms and instructions for how to file them:

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I have the eForm uncontested divorce form signed and notarized, but the county clerk said I needed to petition the court before they would accept it.

Lexi

Lexi, Chatbot

I understand your situation. Have you already filed the uncontested form with the court?

The clerk would not accept the form. They said I needed to petition the court to do so.

Lexi

Lexi, Chatbot

Which specific county are you located in?

Canadian County, Oklahoma.

Lexi

Lexi, Chatbot

Is there anything else the lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured, they’ll be able to help with your petition to the court.

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Bruce

Bruce

Welcome. I am the attorney that will be assisting you. My name is Bruce and I have been practicing law for over forty years. Thank you for the opportunity to assist you today. I am not AI; I am a real live human attorney.

What form is it that they will not accept?

The eForm Marital Settlement Agreement. They said I needed to petition the court first.

Bruce

Bruce

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Bruce

Bruce

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you by phone.

What We Covered:

  • It was clarified that the settlement agreement is one of the final steps in the divorce process.
  • It was explained that a divorce petition must be filed before the settlement agreement can be accepted.
  • You mentioned having children, but they are grown up, so no minor children are involved.

Next Steps:

  • You need to file a divorce petition as the next step.
  • Review the resources and select the correct forms for your situation.

Here are free Oklahoma divorce forms and instructions for how to file them:

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Bruce

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