Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Hello

I need to serve divorce papers to my husband in austraila

I am fileing the divorce in New York

Can you please let me know if there is a special way thay need to be served

I am getting a agency there to serve the papers


Asked on 10/18/12, 7:19 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jordan Trager Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.

The summons for divorce needs to be personally served on him. They also need to comply with all other service laws according to the laws of Australia.

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Answered on 10/18/12, 7:28 am
Steve Brodsky Esq. CheapNewYorkLLC.com

Incorrect answer above. Matrimonial papers need to be personally served on the defendant. You must get an Affidavit of Service, in a form approved by NY, from the server, and the affidavit must be notarized at a US Embassy or Consulate in Australia.

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Answered on 10/18/12, 8:56 am


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