Q: I need to get a divorce form a person that I havent lived with in 8 years, what do I need to do to get this done?
I am planning to get married next year so I need to get divorced so I can remarry
A:
If you have lived in Ohio for the past 6 months, and are currently residing in Ohio now, then you simply need to go down to your County's Common Pleas courthouse and file a Complaint for Divorce. One ground for divorce in Ohio is "living separate and apart" for a year; so, you have grounds for a divorce in Ohio.
I hope you know her whereabouts now though. If you do not, then service will be an issue and may take a long time if you are forced to do service by publication. You should contact an attorney.
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