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How do I go about filing for divorce if wife is out of the country?
Asked on Mar 24th, 2014 on Divorce - Texas
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My wife has been in Mexico for over 15 years with no desire to return. I would like to finalize our separation with a divorce but unsure of the procedure and without her whereabouts.
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There are procedures contact your local family law facilitator for help.
Answered on Mar 26th, 2014 at 5:54 AM
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File a regular divorce action here and have her served in Mexico pursuant to the Geneva Convention if you have a valid address; if you do not know where she is you may serve her by publication. You will need an attorney.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2014 at 2:53 PM
Yes, we can file for divorce and give her notice through publication.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2014 at 2:25 PM
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Hire an attorney you can get a default divorce but it takes service of process by publication.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2014 at 2:14 PM
File your papers and have her served where she is. A good paralegal can probably help you with this.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2014 at 2:02 PM
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C. Page Hamrick III
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FOR WEST VIRGINIA ONLY: You can file for a divorce to be served with notice of publication by newspaper, by filing an affidavit of your spouse's non-residency in West Virginia.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2014 at 1:57 PM
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If there are no kids and no community property, you may be able to serve her by publication. Any Texas divorce lawyer can help you get it done depending on the facts of your case.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2014 at 10:35 AM