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  1. #1
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    Question Filing For Divorce When Kids Are Involved

    Hi everyone,

    Ok I'm currently separated from my husband for almost 3 years. I live in Michigan and he lives in New York, but we got married in michigan. I would like to file for divorce but I'm not sure if I can do it myself since we have two children together, and I also do not know of his whereabouts. Will I have to hire a lawyer since children are involved? Also, can he already filed for divorce from me without me knowing? I know the question may be a lil silly but I've heard about this happening before.


    Thanks!

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    Default Re: Filing For Divorce When Kids Are Involved.

    The children have lived where for the last six (or more) months?

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    Default Re: Filing For Divorce When Kids Are Involved.

    Since we seperated the kids have been lving with me here in Michigan. So about 3 years.

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    Default Re: Filing For Divorce When Kids Are Involved.

    You can divorce in Michigan and get a custody order in Michigan. You would have to try to have him served in New York (or wherever he presently lives).

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    Default Re: Filing For Divorce When Kids Are Involved

    Thanks for replying. I don't know his current address all I have is his parents. And he's never over there. Is there another way around it?

    Thanks

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    Default Re: Filing For Divorce When Kids Are Involved

    You have to try to effect service. If it is not possible to serve him you can seek permission from the court to perform "substituted service".

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