Not knowing the laocation of my spouse after a 15 month deployment
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Not knowing the laocation of my spouse after a 15 month deployment
I was deployded for the past 15 months and my spouse moved without notifying me….can I stiil get an divorce from her?
Asked on June 11, 2009 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Yes. It will be a little bit more complicated, because you can't serve her with the papers directly. But there are ways around this, and a lawyer will know how to handle the case. One place to find a qualified attorney in your area is our website, http://attorneypages.com
Your lawyer may know a way to find your spouse through public records, or someone who can do that for you. If that doesn't work, or you decide (with your attorney) not to bother, most states have a procedure for "substituted service," which usually involves publishing a notice in the paper. After that, at some point, you will be able to get your divorce without having her respond at all, if necessary.
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