Can inmates file for divorce?

Can inmates file for divorce?

A spouse in prison will have access to divorce papers and other legal filing materials from the prison library. It’s possible for an incarcerated spouse to file for divorce from prison as well. In some cases, a prisoner may attend divorce hearings in person or may do so by phone if leaving the prison is not an option.

How do I get a divorce if my husband is in jail?

You will need to serve the following documents:Application for Divorce and any other sealed documents. Acknowledgement of Service for the person in charge of the prison to sign and return to you. The court brochure ‘Marriage, Families and Separation’. A cover letter to the person in charge of the prison (see page 3).

Does LegalZoom do divorces?

LegalZoom’s education center provides you with the resources you need to consider a divorce. With LegalZoom’s legal documentation service, you can perform uncontested divorces without an attorney. Answer our online questionnaire, and we’ll complete your divorce documents and a marital settlement agreement.