Q: My husband walked out over a year ago and I don't know where he is, I have no money, so how do I file for divorce?
He left us homeless and with no money. He has had no contact with our kids or myself in a little over a year. I have had no help supporting our kids. We have been married for 15 years and I was a house wife for 12 years of that time. I tried to file for divorce but was told I have to have an address for him to be served. I am lost
A: You need his last know address. If he cannot be personally served then you need to request alternative services (after trying to serve him). I understand you state you have no money and cannot afford an attorney, but there are attorneys that may consider doing low-bono work if the facts are compelling to them to do so.
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