Divorcing when I can't find my spouse...

[julianna]

What is the name of your state? New York

I would like to get remarried, but I am still legally married to my estranged husband. I had him arrested in 1991 for domestic abuse --- I have not seen him since 1995 when he was convicted in family court of sexual abuse and neglect of our 2 small daughters during visitation.

I've tried to find him through the last job I knew he had, but they said he no longer works there...How can I go about getting a divorce without his signature - or maybe even finding out if he has already done the same thing?

Thank you!

Julianna

 

[Ohiogal]

You need to hire an attorney and see about serving him by publication/posting.

 

[julianna]

Ok... Gosh, I honestly wish I didn't have to find him... I have been unlisted in the phone book since the incident with my children, scared he might find us... They are grown now, but I can only hope he doesn't have to know where we live....

Is there any other way to obtain the divorce besides finding him?

 

[Ohiogal]

Ok... Gosh, I honestly wish I didn't have to find him... I have been unlisted in the phone book since the incident with my children, scared he might find us... They are grown now, but I can only hope he doesn't have to know where we live....

Is there any other way to obtain the divorce besides finding him?

No. He needs to be served. You may be able to keep your address and phone number confidential but he needs to be served so that his rights are not violated.

 

[julianna]

Thank you again!