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How do I get a divorce from someone when I do not know where they are?
Asked on Oct 11th, 2011 on Child Custody - New Jersey
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I got married when I was 18 and I am now 35 years old. We had 3 kids but they were adopted out by the state when I went to jail and even the cps worker couldn't find my husband to notify him about our kids. I don't have any money but now I want to get a divorce. How do I do it?
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Family Law Attorney serving Pasadena, CA
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Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng
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File a motion to serve by posting.
Answered on Jul 08th, 2013 at 9:25 PM
Family Law Attorney serving Everett, WA
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Burkhalter Law PLLC
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You file a petition and make attempts at personal service. If your spouse cannot be found, you can move for an order to serve by mail (or similar).
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Attorney serving Fort Collins, CO
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The Salas Law Firm LLC
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You can petition for divorce and motion for notification by publication.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Civil Attorney serving Spokane, WA
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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in washington, you will need to get permission to serve your husband other than personally. Also, most people can be found.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Mediation Attorney serving Bloomfield, NJ
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Cassandra T. Savoy, PC
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File an action at the courthouse. There are ways of alternate service.
Answered on Oct 28th, 2011 at 1:21 PM
You must give your husband notice of the divorce but if you do not know where he is, you can get an order from the judge that the notice can be given by publication in a newspaper. Obviously the cost of publication is something you have to bear, but he filing fees can be waived by the Court on your request. It is easier to get this Order if he never resided in Nevada. To get the Order is not an easy process but it can be done without a lawyer. At the Family Court located at Bonanza and Pecos, and also on line, there is something called the Self-Help Center. You can get forms and instructions there both about the order of publication and about the request to proceed "in forma pauperis" (waiver of the filing fees). Good luck.
Answered on Oct 12th, 2011 at 2:22 AM
Probate Law Attorney serving Colorado Springs, CO
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John E. Kirchner
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You file for dissolution of marriage the same way as if your husband were living next door - where he is now does not control whether your marriage can be dissolved in Colorado. When you do not know where he is, the court can authorize notice to him by publication in the newspaper.
Answered on Oct 12th, 2011 at 1:43 AM
Alabama provides divorce by publication for spouses that cannot be located. You will need to consult an attorney for this specialized way to get a divorce.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2011 at 4:25 PM
General Civil Trial Practice Attorney serving Beaverton, OR
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Vincent J. Bernabei, LLC
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File for divorce and serve your husband by posting notice on the wall of the courthouse. You will need a court order for the posting.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Gary Moore
A lawyer knows how to get a divorce from someone who has disappeared without a trace. Hire an attorney.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2011 at 3:32 PM