I know you can still get divorced in NY without a signature if you've been separated for 2 years. There are other ways too but you still have to get consent from the court, like if you don't know where your spouse is
Yes.
Unlikely because the act is adversarial.
Many divorces are mutual between spouses but if your spouse refuses to sign your divorce papers, the process can take significantly longer. While there is no guarantee, your divorce could anywhere from a month to a year longer than an uncontested divorce.
Yes it can be done, as the spouse is living in Italy for over a year, and is separated, the divorce can go through.
Yes the law allows you to divorce your spouse legally if you are separated from your spouse for a period of five years.
Yes, but it may take a little longer. You will be required to give your spouse legal notice. You should consult with an attorney or inquire at your local family court.
If you are legally separated, you are free to see other people. South Carolina divorce does use adultery as one of the grounds options, but dating while you are separated is not adultery.
no
You cannot file for divorce in the US without contacting your spouse unless they are declared dead or they cannot be located.
If you are still legally married, you can be held responsible. That would be the benefit of getting a divorce.
I believe that you can be granted a divorce within 1 year of separation with or without his signature. There will likely be more paper work to file though. Good luck!