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Your posting appears contradictory or you misunderstand the situation. It sounds like all that has happened is that the Magistrate issued a citation for contempt - he did not "approve" anything yet. The citation is basically a directive to the offending party requiring him to appear and court and demonstrate to the court why he is not in contempt. The citation should have listed a date for that appearance and at that date when he shows up the magistrate will schedule a trial date.

I think you should discuss the matter with your local representative of JAG. I cannot tell whether German law applies, or some federal or military-law rule governs. Good Luck.

You can call the clerk of the court to ask for copies of the papers. Depending on the process he used, he may be able to ask for money. You could make him start over if you could prove he lied when he filed stating he did not know where you are. If he only wants a decree of divorce and is not asking for any money, then you might be best off going through with it, as it?s not a good idea to remain married to someone with questionable behavior, since there are always some risks to you being his spouse. As well, if he wants a divorce, the court is going to grant it, as they will not force people to stay married, so it probably is in your best interest to go along with it if only to ensure your rights are protected. A lawyer in Colorado, like me, can enter an appearance, review the case, talk to him and help you get though it. If the case is uncontested (i.e., he is not asking for money and you are not either), it would not be expensive to have us help you (likely under $1,500).