QUESTION
How can I serve my husband who is in another country?
Asked on Apr 06th, 2014 on Divorce - California
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I have been separated from my husband for over a year now. I now reside in Virginia and have been here for about 6 months now. We got married here and now I want to file for divorce. I read in a pamphlet that I cannot serve my husband by certified mail as this is what I planned on doing; is this true even if I know where he lives? We both want an uncontested divorce and we have no children, no property, debts, etc.
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You need to contact a Virginia attorney, not Florida. There rules will be controlling.
Answered on Apr 09th, 2014 at 11:35 AM
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It is possible, if he is cooperating, for him to acknowledge service in the case to go forward even if he is in a foreign country.
Answered on Apr 09th, 2014 at 11:34 AM
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I can only offer advice about cases in California. I am not licensed in Virginia. In order to file a divorce (dissolution of marriage) case in California, one or both of you must first reside here for six months before filing. Under California law, you could serve the person outside the U.S., but you may have to follow local laws there. I can't offer more information unless you qualify for filing a California divorce or one is already on file here.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2014 at 9:14 AM