2006-09-18 05:31:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I left him, so I don't know if abandonment would apply. Also, I have very little money, and all the lawyers I contacted, even legal aid, want at least a couple hundred dollars
2006-09-18 05:35:46 · update #1
You don't need his location. File on the grounds of abandonment.
2006-09-18 05:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by marriedmaleintn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you need child support or alimony, you may need to hire a detective to locate his physical whereabouts. If not, I believe a lawyer can process a complaint on your behalf and if he does not answer it, he will "default" and a judge may enter a Judgment of Divorce. Your attorney will have to attempt to serve the complaint on him at his last known address, maybe he will even provide you will a PO box number and cooperate with you. If you get his signature on the acceptance of service and then fails to show up for court or file any response, you can generally get a judge to dissolve the marriage. Also, an adult member of his family can be served the Complaint. A competent process server, i.e. sheriff's office can effectuate service. If you are seeking asset distribution, it may be a little more sticky. This is generally what you can expect in New Jersey, but rules vary among states. You should visit an attorney and get advice. Good luck!
2006-09-18 05:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by Serendipity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still divorce him even if you can't find him. I'm assuming you have an attorney. Possibly get his parents address and the papers can be sent there. An attorney can answer all this for you, but my sister went through this years ago and didn't have ANY idea where he was. I believe papers were sent to his parents. So, see an attorney, it's possible.
2006-09-18 05:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by Leslie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, you can divorce him in absentia. Check with the Clerk of the Court in your town. Also, see if the Bar Association in your area will hook you up with an attorney who will meet with you once at no charge. You can ask the question of the attorney, and possibly retain him to do the divorce.
2006-09-18 05:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by lifeloom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a paralegal, I had one and she gave me 6 months to pay her! She only cost 75 first than every month I paid her she only cost 300 dollars!! Plus nowadays it doesnt matter if the other doesnt want to divorce it only take one signature!! Good luck!
2006-09-18 05:38:47 · answer #5 · answered by smile114 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Track his computer, or hire a Private Investigator. Every computer has a number, that 's how the govt can locate everyone.
2006-09-18 05:33:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a private investigator to find him and serve him with the divorce papers.
2006-09-18 05:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Divorces are not free. Go to your county website gives you all the info to file when you can't find him but you still have to pay
2006-09-18 05:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by Raineybaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lovely. you should contact an attorney on that one. You'll need one anyway if you're planning on going through with the divorce.
2006-09-18 05:33:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a lawyer..he'll help you track him down if not he'll help you with the divorce....
2006-09-18 05:34:55 · answer #10 · answered by guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋