Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

I am looking to get a divorce, we have two boys together which have stayed with me for almost 3 years. also I am not able to locate her for this divorce. What can I do since there is children involved, and I don't have a known address for her? Also I know that within the last 2 years she has married someone else, and we have yet to be divorced. Will this also affect our divorce since she is now married to 2 people


Asked on 7/10/17, 12:36 pm

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Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Plain and simple you need a lawyer. Georgia does allow service by publication if you can convince a judge you did a diligent search that failed,but frankly, about 99% of people who say they can't find a spouse find one once the judge tells them they must try harder (judges are very difficult about allowing publication with children). With a child involved you will likely not have to only show your own steps, but explain how you "know" someone tried to get married(which leaves a paper trail including an address), plus that child support enforcement searched and also did not find her. Once she is found, unless you reach an agreement,she has to be served. The court will decide custody,support and so on.

BTW,she can't be married to someone else absent a divorce. But the certified copy of that application,besides helping your case, will give you and your lawyer her address.

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Answered on 7/10/17, 1:47 pm


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