Legal Question in Family Law in New York

My husband and I were married a yr before seperated. It's been at least 7 yrs now and I haven't been able to find him..Neither have the courts ..is there a way or q place I can get abandonment papers to file. I'm tryin to just do it the easiest cheapest way possible


Asked on 1/10/13, 1:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Jordan Trager Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.

You will need to prove that you exercised due diligence in having him served with the summons for divorce. If you are unable to do so the court may permit you to serve him by publication or some other means. You will probably need an attorney in order to do this motion to the court.

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Answered on 1/10/13, 2:04 pm
Steve Brodsky Esq. CheapNewYorkLLC.com

You will likely need to do a divorce by publication. This a complicated and expensive process, and you probably should have a lawyer help you. http://www.nycdivorcecenter.com

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Answered on 1/10/13, 2:48 pm


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