Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

the man i have been seeing is still married to a woman that he has not seen in at least 10 years. he does not even remember her name and married her so she could stay in this country. is there any way he can divorce her without getting in touch like through a newspaper?


Asked on 7/27/11, 5:04 pm

6 Answers from Attorneys
Wyckoff Nissenbaum The Law Office of Wyckoff Nissenbaum

He can get divorced without her. He will need the marriage certificate.

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Answered on 7/27/11, 5:10 pm
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Yes, there is a way to divorce someone even if you cannot locate them. We have handled cases like this for clients, and will typically handle the matter from start to finish for a reasonable flat fee. Feel free to give us a call at 617-357-4898. Good luck!

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Answered on 7/27/11, 5:27 pm
Richard Kell Law Office of Richard B. Kell

If his wife cannot be located by a diligent search, then yes he can pursue a divorce by publication.

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Answered on 7/27/11, 5:29 pm
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Yes. He should retain an attorney to assist him with this.Good Luck.

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Answered on 7/27/11, 6:52 pm

Yes and he will need an attorney to do it.

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Answered on 7/28/11, 11:34 am


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