When can I legally declare my spouse dead?
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When can I legally declare my spouse dead?
I live in arkansas and i havent seen or heard from my husband in 4 years. I don’t know if he moved or if he is dead. His last known address doesn’t even know where he is. I wasn’t close to his family
and his friends hate me he blocked me on social media.
Asked on February 17, 2018 under Family Law, Arkansas
Answers:
Stephanie Emanuel / Ahsan A. Syed, PSC INC
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
The situation you have presented appears to be abandonment, which is a ground for divorce in many states. You can file for divorce by publication since you do not know his whereabouts and there is no way for finding him. You will need to demonstrate to the court that you diligently tried to search him but couldn't find him and therefore you are requesting a divorce by publication. This might cost around $3,000 or more.
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