Legal Question in Family Law in California

I filed for divorce in California 2006, but can not find my spouse in order to serve him the papers. What steps do I take next to proceed with the divorce.


Asked on 3/18/10, 5:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

You will have to prove to the court that you have exhausted all reasonable efforts to find him. At a minimum you need to pay one of these online people search services to run a search for him, as well as calling any old friends and acquaintences, etc. If you truly have made all reasonable efforts to find him and REALLY can't, you can file a motion with the court in your case for an order that you can serve him by publication.

Read more
Answered on 3/23/10, 5:45 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in California