Legal Question in Family Law in New York
separation after over 10 years
I have been separated from my wife for over 10 years. I want to know how this affect me legally. Is the marriage still legal of not. She left without any word and I don't know where she is at this time. How do I divorce her (if that's even neccessary). I don't know where she is.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: separation after over 10 years
You are still married. You are only divorced after a court grants a divorce. There are, however, methods of obtaining a divorce even if you do not know your wife's current whereabouts.
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Daniel Clement
Re: separation after over 10 years
Sorry, but you are still married, no matter how long you have been separated.
If you are unable to locate your wife for the purpose of having her served with papers, then you may ask the court to permit you serve her by publication.
Re: separation after over 10 years
Yes, you still need to divorce your wife. There are methods for dealing with absentee defendants in divorce actions.
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