Divorce without all present???

I live in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. I have two boys - 6 & 7 years old. I have been in the process of divorce for the last 3 1/2 years. My biggest problem at the moment is that my 'husband' refuses to appear in court. I have had to continually hire constables to search for him hoping to force him to court by arrest. I have not had any luck - he's out-smarted them every time. How is it possible that someone can blatantly disrespect and abuse the court system and essentially get away with it?? Is there no law that will allow me to get divorced and divide property etc.. without him present??? Any advice would be appreciated.

In Indiana, you can do service by publication (running a legal notice ad).

That is sufficient to constitute notice so that they can have the hearing in his absence.

I do not know whether your state also has such a provision, though I suspect it does.