Finding an Absent Spouse for Divorce
In most situations, a couple will quickly move to get their marriage dissolved through divorce proceedings once the marriage clearly becomes dysfunctional. However, there are some marriages that become informally broken apart and do not go through the proper legal channels for legal separation. As a result, these marriages may still be enforceable in difficult legal situations. Thus, these legal issues may lead a person to search for their absent spouse to secure a proper legal divorce.
Unfortunately, your spouse generally must be present in order to have a divorce. To discuss your legal rights and options during a divorce, contact the Boca Raton divorce attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., at 561-353-2800 today.
Measures to Find a Spouse
At first, a couple may become separated and not follow through with a divorce. Should one spouse choose to formally dissolve this union, though, that person may need to find his or her legal spouse before the divorce can proceed. The following methods may be useful in finding a missing spouse:
- Looking through social media and online white pages profiles
- Contacting the authorities for any leads or information
- Asking for an address through governmental sources, such as the IRS
- Hiring a private investigator
These measures can help a person find their missing spouse. If the person can serve divorce papers, the formerly missing individual needs to appear for their court date. Failure to do so may result in penalties assigned by the court.
Contact Us
If you are considering divorce but are not sure what steps to take first, we may be able to help. For more information regarding your legal options during a divorce, contact the Boca Raton divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., by calling 561-353-2800 today.
