QUESTION
Can I file my own divorce papers if my husband is in jail?
Asked on Apr 28th, 2011 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I was married on April 28th 2009. Two weeks later my husband was arrested. We have been separated since. I now want to end the marriage. My friend filled out his divorce papers online for free. Would I be able to fill out my own divorce papers with my husband being in jail?
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Woodland Hills, CA
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VN Law Group P.C.
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Yes.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 12:05 AM
Small Businesses Attorney serving Livonia, MI
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Klisz Law Office, PLLC
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Yes, you can.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2013 at 12:04 AM
Probate Law Attorney serving Colorado Springs, CO
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John E. Kirchner
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Yes. It may be a little more difficult to have him served the paperwork if he isn't willing to cooperate, but the fact that he is jail doesn't prevent the case from going forward.
Answered on May 03rd, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Theodore W. Robinson
Yes, you can. However, service upon him in jail may be a little more difficult without an attorney. Good luck.
Answered on May 02nd, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Yes you can. Why not get the marriage annulled?
Answered on May 02nd, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Civil Attorney serving Spokane, WA
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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Sure.Then you will need to serve your husband and then you will need to get the final paperwork done.
Answered on May 02nd, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Litigation Attorney serving Kalispell, MT
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Law Offices of Scott G. Hilderman PC
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Yes you can represent yourself pro se.
Answered on May 02nd, 2011 at 9:16 AM
Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Ventura, CA
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Zahn Law Office
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In my area, you can file (there is no requirement that the husband file), however you cannot file online and you likely cannot file for free. If you are looking for an attorney and are in my area, please contact me for a free consultation.
Answered on May 02nd, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Wrongful Termination Attorney serving Huntington Beach, CA
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Nelson & Lawless
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Yes. However, most people need legal help with such a case. If you cant afford to hire an attorney, at least hire a document preparation service local to you. Check them out to find a competent one that is reasonably priced.
Answered on May 01st, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Oakland, CA
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Dennis Roberts A Professional Corporation
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Yes you can. But you will have to have someone other than you serve the papers on him. An easy way to do this is to wait for a court date and have a friend hand it to him there (ask the Judge's permission or the Bailiff's permission first. Do NOT have your new boyfriend serve him. That would be a very bad idea.
Answered on May 01st, 2011 at 4:31 PM
Adoptions Attorney serving Lansing, MI
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Austin Legal Services, PLC
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Yes, you can file them and have them served to him while he is in jail. You could have him served via certified mail in jail or by process server.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2011 at 5:28 PM