How do I file for divorce by publication in Illinois?
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How do I file for divorce by publication in Illinois?
In Illinois you can get divorced by publication, but only after a Judge grants you permission to do so. To do that you must first file for divorce and then show up to court. At that point you have to convince the Judge that you have no idea where your spouse is or how to contact them.
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 long does divorce by publication take in Florida?
approximately 8 weeks
Can you get divorced in Florida without going to court?
In cases of standard uncontested dissolutions of marriage, only one spouse is required to appear at the final hearing. This means that one of you will never have to go to court to actually be granted a divorce.
