Can you divorce someone through the newspaper?
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Can you divorce someone through the newspaper?
If you cannot find your spouse, you can request permission from the court to publish a notice of the divorce in the newspaper or post a notice in the courthouse. This is called a Motion to Serve by Publication or Posting.
How do I file for divorce in the newspaper?
How to File for Divorce with an Ad in the NewspaperFile your divorce papers. Depending on your state and its divorce laws, you must file a petition for dissolution of marriage or a divorce complaint to request a divorce. Serve your divorce papers and summons. Serve your divorce papers and summons by publication. Provide the court with proof of publication.
How does divorce by publication work?
Divorcing a missing spouse is referred to as a “Divorce by Publication” because you must submit a legal notice to run in the local newspaper as a method of serving your spouse. This being said, the court will make you “jump through hoops” to prove that you have made every possible effort to locate your spouse.
