Divorce Decree question in preparation for K-1 filling

[Karri 0]

Ok guys,

I have a question. First of all, Part one is official, the dissolution of marriage in the state of Ohio was approved on June 20th! I got 4 certified copies that day (just in case lol) and to my horror and shock I was confused.

The first two pages consist of the decree of dissolution of marriage. On the second page is where the judge would sign (in this case it's a stamp for them) and a stamp saying this is a certified copy with the clerks signature. Both pages also have a raised seal. The space for my ex's attorney, his siggie and my siggie are blank. Is this ok? Can I send in a copy like this with my I-129F packet? Was I supposed to get a certified copy of the original paperwork that we signed or what? ::Scratches her head::

Also attached is the 10 page separation agreement which I'm assuming doesn't need to be included in my packet.

Please help! lol. Should my ex and I sign the certified copies (without the attorney's siggie?) Would I get an RFE for no siggies?

[pushbrk 12,761]

Ok guys,

I have a question. First of all, Part one is official, the dissolution of marriage in the state of Ohio was approved on June 20th! I got 4 certified copies that day (just in case lol) and to my horror and shock I was confused.

The first two pages consist of the decree of dissolution of marriage. On the second page is where the judge would sign (in this case it's a stamp for them) and a stamp saying this is a certified copy with the clerks signature. Both pages also have a raised seal. The space for my ex's attorney, his siggie and my siggie are blank. Is this ok? Can I send in a copy like this with my I-129F packet? Was I supposed to get a certified copy of the original paperwork that we signed or what? ::Scratches her head::

Also attached is the 10 page separation agreement which I'm assuming doesn't need to be included in my packet.

Please help! lol. Should my ex and I sign the certified copies (without the attorney's siggie?) Would I get an RFE for no siggies?

I'm not sure about the signatures but you don't need the separation agreement. Generally, they are looking for a certification that the divorce was finalized, not the terms.

[rebeccajo 14]

I think it's odd that the clerk certified a copy without all the signatures.

I'd probably make a call to the clerk's office before i sent that baby out. It might be standard procedure for Ohio but it's not in WV.

*edited to add that a Clerk's office normally wouldn't make a colossal mistake. I'm wondering if what you have is something other than the final decree.*

Edited June 23, 2007 by rebeccajo