Serving Divorce Papers To A Missing Spouse

Question: I filed for divorce almost two months ago, but have not been able to serve my spouse. I sent the papers to her last known address and it was returned. What options do I have? Can I file for a default divorce?

How To Proceed With A Default Divorce

Question: I am in the middle of a divorce/custody battle and trying to obtain either full custody of our children or have my child support obligation lowered. However, I have not been able to contact my wife in more than a month. We are at the point in our divorce …

How Do I Divorce A Missing Spouse?

Question: How can I get a divorce if I cannot find my spouse to sign the divorce papers?

How Long Before A Default Judgment Is Issued?

Question: How long does a defendant have to answer a complaint for divorce before a default judgment is issued?

Can I Get A Default Divorce If My Wife Didn’t Reply To Petition

Question: I believe my wife defaulted on the divorce, as she did not file a response in the required amount of time. I thought I had won but my divorce lawyer claims that default means nothing and that it won’t be considered here in my state. I then question why …

Can A Default Divorce Be Issued If Ex Answered Petition Late?

Question: My wife filed her Answer to my divorce Petition a couple days after her response was due. Is her Answer automatically invalid because it was not filed in time? Can I file for a default divorce since she did not technically file a response within the time frame provided?

How To Get A Default Divorce Judgment Granted

Question: For a default divorce to be granted, do I have to have a record that my wife was served notice of the hearing date? I have filed for divorce and had her served by a process server, but she failed to respond within the 20-day waiting period my state’s …

Can My Ex Appeal A Default Divorce Judgment If She Missed The Court Hearing?

Question: My ex-wife has asked to set aside our final court-ordered divorce decree because she claims the paperwork she was served with listed the incorrect time for our hearing. Since she didn’t attend the hearing I was awarded full custody, most of the property, and child support. With it being …

Filing For A Default Divorce Judgment

Question: I filed a request to enter a default divorce judgment against my wife because she refused to cooperate throughout the divorce process. On the date of the default hearing, my wife finally appeared in court, but rather than issue a default judgment the judge ordered we had to try …

Can I Appeal An Unfair Child Support Ruling?

Question: I would like to appeal a child support ruling. My ex-wife receive an uncontested divorce from me several years ago because I was never notified of the trial and thus never received an opportunity to speak to the judge. As part of the divorce, I was ordered to pay …