Full question:
My husband left town, possibly the country, he was deported, about 10 years ago. How can I divorce him? He has never made an attempt to contact me.
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Where to File
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
To file for divorce, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for six months and in the county for three months. You need to file a petition with the clerk of the superior court in your county. After that, the court will issue a summons, which is a document stating that you are filing for divorce.
You must then have someone who is 18 years or older deliver copies of the summons and petition to your husband. If you cannot locate him, the judge may allow an alternative method of notification. According to Section 413.30 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, the court can direct that the summons be served in a way that is reasonably likely to give actual notice to your spouse, and you must provide proof of this service as required by the court.
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