QUESTION
How do I get a divorce when my husband abandoned me and our child?
Asked on Jan 14th, 2014 on Divorce - New York
8 ANSWERS
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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See an attorney in the state where you and the child live.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 9:03 PM
Social Security Disability Attorney serving Melbourne, FL
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Law Office of Robert E. McCall
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Talk to attorney about Service by Publication.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 9:02 PM
File for divorce in the state where you are a legal resident in California that means at least three months residency here. Have him served with the papers. It doesn't matter that he abandoned you and the children. California is a no fault divorce state. All you have to say to get a divorce is that there are irreconcilable differences. It seems fairly clear to me that is your case.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 9:02 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving San Antonio, TX
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File in the county you have lived for the last 90 days assuming you have lived in the state of Texas for a total of six months during your life time. Serve him with papers where he lives and complete the divorce 60 days after the case is filed. Before the 60 days have run, you may file for temporary orders for custody, child support, and spousal support.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 9:02 PM
Bruce Provda
Once you have gained residency in your state you can file in that state.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 9:01 PM
Karen Barbara Miller
You can publish the service of the Summons and Petition. The court would have to order this after you file a due diligence declaration from a legal newspaper that shows that all records have been searched and your husband's whereabouts are unknown.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 9:01 PM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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You file for divorce in your state and have him served in his. An attorney would be helpful if your husband makes life difficult.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 9:01 PM
If you have lived in the present state for 6 months you can file in that state for dissolution and then have him served where ever he is.
Answered on Jan 14th, 2014 at 9:01 PM