Sorry to hear what you are going through. But don't let this change your opinion about marriage. He probably just wasn't the one for you. In order to start a divorce proceeding in any state you the petitioner will need to meet the residency requirement, which I assume you do. You can move forward with your divorce procceding by publication if you can not sincerely locate your spouse. Divorce by publication is a bit expensive and can run anywhere from $2,000 - $4,000. If you were to locate him and convince him for a divorce which I don't think would be a problem so if that happens it will cost you anywhere from $750 - $1,500 uncontested. It is best to work with a Family Law specialist so Feel free to contact my office and speak with a case manager at 1 877-866-8665 or email help@smsattorneys.com to go over your options. Licensed in New York and New Jersey.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2018 at 7:57 AM