Q: Separated 23 years, no contact with ex. Do I still have to file for divorce?
Do not know if he filed for divorce. Filed for child support when we separated as he moved out of state. They had my case for two years then said they couldn't find him. I had given them name, address and phone number at out of state residence. I have solely supported our son from age 12. No compensation from him at all. Is there any law regarding length of time living separately that would allow me to be considered single?
A: Long separation in and of itself does not make you single; you should pursue an action for dissolution of marriage to be restored to the status of being single. If you are unable to locate your Husband you should consider divorce by publication.
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