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If I have been married for over 18 years but I have not been in contact with my spouse since 2001, am I able to get a divorce without his signature?
Asked on Mar 28th, 2014 on Divorce - Nebraska
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There has only been maybe three phone calls in the last 10 years. I do not know his whereabouts.
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Social Security Disability Attorney serving Melbourne, FL
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File as a contested action, Use Service by Publication for notice to him. Procedure is complicated and is best to have an attorney.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:57 PM
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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You can file the divorce and then need to get the court's permission to serve by publication.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:57 PM
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Peters Law, PLLC
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You can do it without his signature, but you will have to have him served. There is no way around that.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:57 PM
You don't need his signature to get a divorce.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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See an attorney, you will have to most probably petition for alternate service but certainly can and this non-marriage.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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You can file for divorce and if you do not know where he/she is. You can publish notice of the filing in a legal newspaper.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 6:19 PM