Can I divorce my husband if he is in prison?
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Can I divorce my husband if he is in prison?
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).
What do you do when your husband has a child with another woman?
Maybe you should go to counselling together, to try to rebuild the relationship between you and decide if you can go forward as a team. He’ll have to keep your feelings about the baby in mind, adjust to the new situation and set boundaries.19/01/2009
