Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Good afternoon, I would like to receive a response in regards of how to proceed with a divorce due to abandonment from the husband. Meaning, we have been separated for several years and I have no acknowledgement of his where about and he was not a legal citizen prior to the marriage.

Thank you for time.


Asked on 7/01/14, 1:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

You have to file your petition with the court then serve him with the summons. If he cannot be located then you have to serve by publication. Use of a lawyer is recommended.

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Answered on 7/01/14, 1:55 pm
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

Florida statutes requires you to make a good faith effort to find him, once that is done you can use service of process by publication, whole process takes about 6 months. This usually requires an attorney.

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Answered on 7/01/14, 4:11 pm


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