2006-11-20 09:49:13 · 12 answers · asked by Paul H 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
yes you can divorce him for abandonment.
2006-11-20 09:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by krystal s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure can. Get a lawyer, file for divorce, cite reason as 'abandonment', they put a notice in the paper that you are seeking a divorce, and if the spouse (no matter where they are) does not show up to contest after a short given timeframe you are granted your divorce.
2006-11-20 10:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are already leagally seperated according to the law and 12 years is a long time. What I think you should do is go to your lawyer and tell them the situation then file a divorce it should be granted and you should be free but there are always complications when you have to go to court. GOOD LUCK!
2006-11-20 09:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by Waiting for Madelyn :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can file an abandonment divorce. Notice will be run in the newspaper for 3 weeks at the last place you have known him to reside.
2006-11-20 09:52:25 · answer #4 · answered by HowdyThere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. Go to a lawyer and he will put an ad in the local newspaper for 4 weeks if your ex doesnt respond then the court will grant your divorce.
2006-11-20 09:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by ♀_♥₤ẩϋřą♥_♂ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I think it depends on what state you live in. I live in a state where you can declare a person legally dead after a certain amount of years.
I had an Aunt that couldn't find her husband for a very long time and she had to go through alot just to try to get a divorce in order to get married again.
She even had to put an add in the newspaper to look for him and the add had to run for a certain amout of time.
After that, she had to see someone about declaring him legally dead and had to wait again for a certain amout of time.
Well needless to say, it is a long drawn out process in my state.
I wish you the best in your state though.
2006-11-20 09:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by angelbeliever114 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely!
Though it is possible to file divorce papers on your own I would go see a lawyer. Each state's laws are different regarding this.
2006-11-20 09:55:10 · answer #7 · answered by spazNfrog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Consult an attorney and file a divorce decree for:
Alienation of Affection.
Good Luck.
2006-11-20 10:00:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
divorce laws vary for each state but yes you can see a lawyer
2006-11-20 09:54:09 · answer #9 · answered by purplepickleater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you have been single for that long, chances are he is not coming back. But if you are male as well, there are not many states that have given legal status to marriage or civil unions so my thought is you are single already.
2006-11-20 09:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer, you should be able to get a divorce in absentia.
2006-11-20 09:51:17 · answer #11 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋