Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Declaring someone dead

Can I have my huisband declared dead? I haven't seen or heard from him in over 6 and a half years. He walked out on his daughter and I and never came back and they are giving me a hassel about getting a divorce since I can not find him to have him served.


Asked on 3/06/09, 10:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lesley Hoenig Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law

Re: Declaring someone dead

Typically you can divorce him by advertisement if you cannot locate him and have made a good faith attempt to serve him personally. If you do not have a divorce attorney, I highly recommend that you consult with one.

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Answered on 3/06/09, 6:48 pm


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