CouldI be divorced and not know it?

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CouldI be divorced and not know it?

My husband and I have been separated (not legally) for 6 months. My daughter came home from her weekend visit to someone else. He has informed her that we are divorced. I have called every county that he could have at least filed in and nothing. I’m pretty sure I have to at least sign something. It doesn’t seem possible but I’m not sure of all the laws.

Asked on January 22, 2012 under Family Law, Tennessee

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry for your situation.  Unless your husband went somewhere out of the country or some place that has no residency requirement, he had to have filed in the state and county of his residence. So something smells fishy here.Is your daughter a minor? And there was no custody or support agreement? I would consult with an attorney at this point in time. You need to start an action for custody and support and find out what is going on. Good luck.


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