QUESTION: What if my spouse did not get served with divorce papers within the 30 days of filing? I filed for divorce on 05/07/2011 and submitted my papers to be served to my ex-spouse on 05/21/2010. However, he has not been served yet and it is now past the 30 days I had to serve him. What happens now and how does this affect me?
MY RESPONSE: You did not indicate to whom you submitted the papers to be served on your spouse. If you submitted them to a private process server, the private process server should know how to substitute serve your spouse if your spouse could not be located and served after three attempts. If substitute service isn't possible, you may need to have your spouse served via publication after a private investigator has diligently endeavored to locate your spouse, without success. You would best have at least a face-to-face consultation with an experienced Family Law Attorney, if not retain the attorney, to get your case served and moving.
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