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What is the procedures I need to get a divorce when I cannot locate spouse?

I have been separated from husband for almost 10 years. I was told I could not get a no fault divorce because of signature issues. I am unable to locate ex. How do I proceed.

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Reputation Level 9
You need to speak to an attorney in your jurisdiction. Most states have a procedure which would allow for a divorce in your situation. Usually these procedures will terminate marriage but reserve other issues such as child support, custody, maintenance and property division until service is made your husband.

Reputation Level 14
The are search engines now available that help to locate people and it is possible to forward mail through a request to the Social Security Admin. Try these methods to locating him first. Next, contact your local domestic relations section for some guidenace on what they can do for you.

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