Oakland, MD asked in Divorce for Maryland

Q: Husband left Jan 2019. I'm willing to wait 12 months; however, he is moving out of state. Refuses no-fault option

He has taken all marital property and refuses to negotiate and sign an agreement. I do not have money to hire PI to prove adultery, and he is moving out of state soon. I know I will not know his whereabouts after the 12 month waiting period - what happens if I don't know where to serve final divorce papers?

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Dawn Renee Gould
Dawn Renee Gould
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  • Denver, CO
  • Licensed in Maryland

A: I would file for divorce ASAP so that you can serve him while he is still living here. He will then have to return here for any and all court dates. You can file for a limited divorce if you don't meet the grounds for an absolute divorce and then upon meeting any ground for absolute divorce, you just amend the original pleading.

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