Norman, OK asked in Divorce for Oklahoma

Q: My boyfriend left his marriage 11 years ago. How can he file for divorce?

He left due to her alcoholism and abuse, he made an attempt to send her last known address the papers for the divorce with no response after 3 months, and he is honestly very nervous about having any actual contact with her. How can he file for divorce without her and is the 6 months living alone after the divorce still required after all this time? We've been together for 18 months. There are no children, and he wants nothing from her except the marriage finalization.

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Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
Answered
  • Pryor, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: He must serve her with notice of filing of the divorce. If he knows where she is, it would be best to hire a private process server to serve her. If he can't locate her, she can be served with notice by publication, and should get a lawyer to help make sure it's done right. You can continue to live together after he is divorced, but can't get married for 6 months. Good luck.

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