Q: if my wife abandoned me 14 years ago with no corresponding how can i get a divorce. ive tried to find her
A:
This can be a problem, but is not without a remedy. You can begin an action by filing a Summons with Notice (with New York's "Automatic Orders" included) with the clerk in your county of residence, and the purchase of an index number ($210). Either after or before, you can also bring a motion asking the court to give you permission to serve the papers by, for example, publication in the local papers available in the vicinity of her last known address. Once done according to the court's order, you can then take a judgment by default (assuming she doesn't pop-up in the time specified by the court).
I urge you to consult an attorney so you can proceed appropriately.
A: You can petition the court to serve her via publication. If uncontested, the divorce may be a quick process. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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