If I’m filing an uncontested divorce but my spouse lives in another state, do I need to have him served via a process server or may I serve him via certified mail?
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If I’m filing an uncontested divorce but my spouse lives in another state, do I need to have him served via a process server or may I serve him via certified mail?
This is an amicable split; I know where my spouse is living?
Asked on July 2, 2015 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, state laws allow for the defendant in an uncontested divorce to sign an affidavit reciting the necessary elements to obtain a divorce which also includes a paragraph about accepting servive of the summons and complant on X day and waiving right to answer and having the matter placed on the uncontested calendar. It may be in your best interests to hire an attorney on a flat rate basis to do this for you. Good luck.
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