QUESTION
How do I go about divorce proceedings on grounds of abandonment or dissertion?
Asked on Oct 31st, 2012 on Divorce - New York
More details to this question:
My husband "disappeared" on June 30, 2011 after an incident with my daughter was brought to light. As of right now he is listed as a missing person in NYS and now convicted of his crime by default. We went thru court and My children have orders of prot. til they are 18.How can I get divorced and move on?
1 ANSWER
Contact a local divorce lawyer and go through the process. Even with a "missing" spouse it's possible to obtain a divorce.
First, though he's someone you can't find, an attorney may be able to locate him. Second, if he can't be located after a diligent search there is a process to obtain court permission for what's known as alternative service.
Answered on Nov 01st, 2012 at 8:36 AM