30 paper notice

[teddy_bear30]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
California

I was told that I could put a notice in the paper of divorce and if there was not response it would be granted. My wife left to live in Virginia and I am here with our four children. I do have the divorce papers already signed by her but i cannot afford the 350 dollars it cost to file the paperwork and I dont qualify for the waiver.

 

[Ohiogal]

Why were you told you could serve by publication? If you know where she is you would have to personally serve her.

 

[Zigner]

OG - I think you're jumping a step here.

OP hasn't even FILED for divorce yet (he can't afford it).
OP - you can't just put a notice in the paper for 30 days and then, viola, be divorced...you have to file the proper paperwork through the courts.
Save up some money and do it right.

 

[Ohiogal]

OG - I think you're jumping a step here.

OP hasn't even FILED for divorce yet (he can't afford it).
OP - you can't just put a notice in the paper for 30 days and then, viola, be divorced...you have to file the proper paperwork through the courts.
Save up some money and do it right.

Missed that. You are correct.