Legal Question in Family Law in New York
grounds for divorce
married in 1985, seperated in 1986; have not seen spouse in 17 years; what should I do to obtain a legal divorce or do I need to obtain a legal divorce?
6 Answers from Attorneys
Re: grounds for divorce
First you should retain an attorney. Then it should be determined if you can contact your husband and if he will consent to a divorce. These factors will determine the ease and cost of such a solution. You may contact my office for a consultation @718 834-0087.
Re: grounds for divorce
This is a far more common situation than you probably imagine. I have two (2) such cases I am working on now - one of which will be successfully completed next Friday. The other is just starting and will take another 60 days.
This situation (where the spouse cannot be found after a long period of time) is not difficult, but it is time consuming. The method prescribed by the Law is 'service by publication'. Everything else in the documents is standard.
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Re: grounds for divorce
To give you a nice and short answer, Yes it is recommended that you retain an attorney to guide you through this process. This should be taken care of as soon as practical considering that in your case if you decide to remarry this issue will just get even more complicated on you and your significant other. If you would like a free consultation on this matter feel free to call directly at (718) 651-5283.
Re: grounds for divorce
You do need a "legal" divorce. You can get one on the ground of abandonment. You should consult with a lawyer. If you do not know where your spouse is, you may have to serve the papers by publication in a newspaper which requires a court order.
Re: grounds for divorce
If you would want to remarry, you would need a divorce, unless you can prove that your husband has died. In your circumstance getting a divorce is relatively simple.
Should you like to discuss this or any other legal matter, you can call my office to schedule an appointment for a consultation or in the alternative, I can be reached for on-phone low-cost legal consultation at 1-800-275-5336 x0233699.
Re: grounds for divorce
Yes, you definitely need to obtain a "legal divorce" if you want to remarry or just continue on with your life. At this time, you need to obtain legal advice from an attorney. You can contact me for a free consultation at the address shown below:
Law Office of Dwayne L. Bentley
16 Court St., Suite 1112
Brooklyn, NY 11241
Tel:718-855-3535
Fax:718-643-2007
Email:[email protected]
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