CA divorce law, procedure to finalize divorce when respondent's whereabouts are unknown, process of service

Downey, CA Viewed 179 times. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation

Dissolution of marriage: I served the default for dissolution of marriage but it was returned and now the respondent whereabouts are unknown. What is the next step I can take to finalize the divorce?

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C Logan McKechnie

This attorney is licensed in California. Posted about 1 year ago.

Please contact a Downey attorney that does family law. There are ways to obtain service of process by publication. That service will allow you to finish up your divorce. However, you will need help on the steps to take.

Sandra Dee Munoz

This attorney is licensed in California. Posted about 1 year ago.

The document may have been returned for a variety of reasons, most of which are easily remedied. Contact someone in your area to figure out how to do this. Good luck to you!

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