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What if you are unable to serve divorce papers to the other spouse?
Asked on Mar 18th, 2012 on Child Custody - California
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What if your unable to serve divorce papers to the other spouse? where do you go from there? We know the address but she will not give up the apartment number.
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Substitute service.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2013 at 1:24 AM
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There are many ways to get a person "Served" with court documents when they try to avoid service. When someone tries to play games like hide and seek, we can also play that game, but we will win the game. When you are dealing with difficult people, a competent lawyer can get the job done.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2012 at 10:37 AM
There are alternatives to personal service, you should consult a family law attorney or facilitator about applying to the court for permission to use one.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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There are numerous ways to get someone served. If you are in my area, please contact me for a free consultation to discuss. If personal service is impossible, then service by publication may be an option.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2012 at 9:37 AM
You need to apply to the court for permission to post or publish in a newspaper in the town where the spouse was last known to live. There will be a publication charge. Once the court is satisfied that appropriate notice has been given the case can proceed.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2012 at 9:28 AM