I live in AZ husband lives in TX. Been apart 14 years and want divorce. I don’t have his ssn or a physical mailing address. what can I do.
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I live in AZ husband lives in TX. Been apart 14 years and want divorce. I don’t have his ssn or a physical mailing address. what can I do.
is it possible to place ad in a local newspaper (near wher he lives) to announce dissolution of marriageor possibly have him served?
Asked on June 1, 2009 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
S.J.H., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Most states require that the Defendant in a divorce be served personally before they will process it. If you know here he works or if he has relatives in texas where he frequently goes, you can have him personally served at one of those places. In order for a court to allow service by publication, there is usually a due dilligence requirement which can be onerous and get expensive. It could require a Postal search, social security search (which will be difficult since you do not have his ssn) as well as an affidavit from an investigator who has sought him out and cannot find him. I do not know if you have a phone number for him to be reached, you may be able to get him to accept service to avoid this process. Very often after years apart, the other party is glad to hear from you as he/she wants a divorce as well.
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