How long does a contested divorce in Taiwan take? The only possible reason(s) that might be used in my situation would be an " unlivable condition" or “embarrassing linear ascendants”…not because they happened, but because none of the other reasons are remotely feasible. How long does the whole process take?
Feels like you need a professional legal advice instead of asking people on the Internet.
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Court cases in general can be swift or take years and years. When the facts (and translations) are disputed, expect headaches.
But yeah, you do sound like you really need a lawyer.
You should forget about ever succeeding in a contested divorce and focus on securing an uncontested divorce. Even if it means giving her money instead of giving it to the lawyers.
I think OP is more concerned about a contested divorce against his will - at least until he secured his APRC in early 2018.
Correct.
Well she should do the same. She won’t be able to win a contested divorce and it’ll just be a big waste of time and money. Mollify her till you’re ready to sign, and make sure she thinks you fucked up bigtime and will need to leave. I can’t emphasize enough how important it is that you let her think you’ll be leaving Taiwan and won’t bother her ever again once the papers are signed.
My ex-wife tried to get me to show up to some local (for her) mediation and I never bothered. I was scared it’d be the precursor to a day in court but that never came because she had nothing to accuse me of. Not even abandonment (don’t go incommunicado!)
The only issue is I would like to start dating. I can delay signing the papers but it also means I am not “free”. Because if I do not sign papers and she catches wind of or sees me with another woman, that clinches it for her. It’s kind of a catch-22 at this point.