New York allows for unilateral divorce through Irretrievable Breakdown grounds, but how do you divorce a missing spouse?
If your spouse has been out of the picture and you don’t know how to locate them, you may be able to utilize a process called Publication Divorce.
In a publication divorce, you’ll have to perform a thorough search through public records, the internet, and by tracking down people who may know where your spouse is, but if you still can’t find them, the court can authorize you to publish your intent to divorce your spouse in the paper of record in the jurisdiction where you live.
After a short period where your spouse is permitted to respond to your published notice, the court will grant your divorce if your spouse remains absent.
Publication divorces require thorough documentation of your exhaustive search, and we have the staff and expertise to help you track down a missing spouse – or affirm for the court that your spouse has gone off the grid.
If you are interested in getting a divorce but are unsure how to divorce a missing spouse, contact Friedman & Ranzenhofer at 585-484-7432 for a free divorce consultation. We have over 60 years of combined experience and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.