Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

In Florida it is possible but very difficult. The person seeking the divorce must perform a "diligent search" and explain that in detail to the Judge. Relatives/employers must be contacted. The Judge must be persuaded it was a legitimate search before granting the divorce. If a divorce was granted improperly you need to take the paperwork to a local attorney immediately.

Even then, the court would require you to serve process through publication in a newspaper.

You have to do a diligent search to find the person first then if you cannot then you can divorce by publication.