2007-03-26 05:37:09 · 12 answers · asked by IRIS 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You advertise in the local paper for a period of time (depending on where you live). If they don't respond or show in court, you are awarded a no contest divorce.
2007-03-26 05:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by alikilee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is something called an abandonment divorce. This allows you to divorce someone who isn't around.
You'll need to contact an attourney and find out if you are eligible for this type of filing. Some searching will need to happen in order to verify that the person can't be found. A divorce lawyer will have this information and guide you through it.
2007-03-26 12:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you are in. You can usually file for the divorce do a public notice and in some states it will take like 30 days or something and then they will give you a divorce. It's not that difficult. You could also try getting a lawyer but I think you can do it on your own.
2007-03-26 12:40:50 · answer #3 · answered by Paradiddle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A divorce lawyer will know how to deal with this.....it happens all the time.
2007-03-26 12:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an attorney would be able to find most people in less than an hour
if you truly could not find him your lawyer could file an affidavit that basically says you were diligent about trying to find him but couldnt, you could then have an attorney appointed in your jurisdiction to accept service and proceed with the case
2007-03-26 12:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well threes way of doing it I would suggest getting an attorney, they gotta mail a letter to last know en address, put a notice in the mail and they can run a check by his s.s number to try to locate him. A good attorney will be able to help you out, good luck!
2007-03-26 12:41:41 · answer #6 · answered by cowgrl3611 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file a petition for divorce with your lawyer, if he/she does not turns up during the stipulated time, you're considered legally divorced
2007-03-26 12:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by Dreamweaver 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
every state is different...but here in TEXAS u must run an ad in the newspaper of their last known whereabouts...this ad must run for 60 days prior to your filing for divorce
2007-03-26 12:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by sunbun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact a paralegal or attorney. i think you can divorce someone for desertion or abandonment, and they don't have to be present.
all the best!
2007-03-26 12:40:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
best get a lawyer, but if you can't find them, you can legally appeal to a judge and have them put down as deceased. then you'd be a widow..
2007-03-26 12:42:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋