Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

my husband abandoned 37 years ago. Am I still married? how do a get a divorse without knowing where he is.


Asked on 10/20/12, 7:25 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

You are still married. Assuming you and he lived in MA for at least six months before he abandonned you, you file for divorce here. If you know his social security number you can find out if he is still alive and where he lives. If not, you search for him based on his name and seek to serve him by publication.

Contact an attorney in your area for assistance or call me if you like.

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Answered on 10/20/12, 10:57 am
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Yes, you are still married.

You may file for divorce here, and you may obtain specific instructions from the court on how to serve him with proper notice of the divorce. Our firm has handled a number of cases with missing spouses, and would be happy to represent you. Best of luck!

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Answered on 10/22/12, 8:25 am


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