How do I go about filing for divorce if my husband lives in another state?
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How do I go about filing for divorce if my husband lives in another state?
I’ve been married for 12 years and have been separated for 8 years. He moved to another state and has gotten remarried. Is that possible if we never got a divorce? I confronted him about it and he denied it. What should I do about filing for divorce if I can’t afford it?
Asked on August 27, 2012 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Either he lied and he has committed a criminal act or you weren't really served or he found a way to find it as abandonment and basically got a divorce without you. You need to begin by checking with your state (county records and so forth) to see if a divorce is on file. Do the same with the state in which he lives. Go ahead and file a police report for bigamy charges if you are able to confirm he did not divorce you. You need an attorney; you can try legal aid or even some programs through the state bar.
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