Legal Question in Family Law in California

Serving your spouse

How do I go about serving my spouse with child custody papers (and divorce papers, for that matter) when I can't find him. I have no idea where he is living or what his phone number is. He has made no attempt to contact us and basically just dissappeared. He isn't working and doesn't have a vehicle. I need to go to court as soon as possible because he is an addict and I need to make sure he cannot take my kids and that I have sole physical and legal custody of them. Thanks.


Asked on 7/28/04, 1:20 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
A. Russell Martin Law Office of A. Russell Martin

Re: Serving your spouse

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Hi,

You can seek an order to publish notice if it is otherwise impossible to serve papers on your spouse. Call me if you want help.

God Bless,

Russ Martin

(415)364-1604

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Answered on 7/28/04, 3:31 pm
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: Serving your spouse

In a general sense, your option is to serve your spouse by publication in a newspaper. You may need the assistance of an attorney or experienced paralegal assistant with the process.

For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!

You will find some valuable information on various California family law issues at my web site.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.com

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Answered on 7/28/04, 4:21 pm


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