2007-02-09 07:28:51 · 9 answers · asked by candlelit_obsession 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would get an attorney. They will petition for a divorce. Usually there is a waiting period once you file. In Texas, it is 60 days. May be shorter or loger depending on where you are. Once you petition, he will be served. They will attempt to serve him at the last known address. If that fails, they will publish it in the local paper. Sometimes, if you are in a small town, they will also publish it in the nearest cities paper as well. Example, I live in a small town about 80 miles from Houston. They would publish it in the local paper as well as the Houston paper. If the other party does not show up in court, you will be granted you divorce. Basically, whatever you ask for in the divorce will be granted to you. For example, if you are in the house you bought together, the other person is gone and doesn't show up, you will get the house. If the other party shows up a year from now, they will have no claim to the house at that point. Same goes for any retirement, investments, and other assets you had aquired together.
2007-02-09 07:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can file for divorce even if your spouse is not around. Go to the courthouse and get the necessary paperwork - just ask them what to do in the case of a missing spouse.
2007-02-09 07:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Requirements vary by juristiction. If you have met the required separation time period and have at least one reliable witness to his dissappearance, you probably can just file for divorce and that will be it. If not, you might be required to place a newspaper ad in his last known town, and document a reasonable effort to contact him (mutual friends, his family). Be honest - you must know SOMEONE who knows him and can put you in contact with his parents or something.
If all those efforts turn up nothing, a judge will likely grant you divorce.
2007-02-09 07:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by fucose_man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer where you live. Laws in the states vary but generally you must show that you have made an effort to find him and cannot find him. And, notice of some type (most likely published) must be given. Rely on what the lawyer tells you.
2007-02-09 07:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend went through that, his attorney published it for a certain amount of days, without a response the judge granted him the divorce.
2007-02-09 07:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually states have a process for that and it has to be published. It's best to contact an attorney, they can answer your questions regarding that.
2007-02-09 07:33:01 · answer #6 · answered by T J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire a lawyer. He will get you single fast enough
2007-02-09 07:59:05 · answer #7 · answered by dan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can just file and if he don't show up for the court date then you win a divorce.. good luck and sorry...
2007-02-09 07:32:18 · answer #8 · answered by funluvcaring 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO SEE A DIVOIRCE LAWYER. There is a way, it just takes some time.
2007-02-09 07:36:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋