If I don’t knowmy husband’swhereabouts, how long will it take before the divorce is final?
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If I don’t knowmy husband’swhereabouts, how long will it take before the divorce is final?
Separated from my husband for about 6 years.
Asked on August 23, 2010 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Since you don't know your husband's whereabouts, he can be served with notice of your divorce by publication. Service by publication is running the notice in the legal notices section of your local newspaper. Check with the court as to how long this has to run in the newspaper for effective service by publication. The time period varies from state to state. File your divorce documents with the court, complete your service by publication, and provide the court with proof of the service by publication.
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