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Hi all.
I need some advice on how to proceed with divorcing my ex-wife, who I have not had contact with for the last six years.
After some idle years, I have finally decided to proceed with divorcing my ex-wife. Though, there is a caveat, she cannot be located at all. I wanted to find her, so that I can ask her to agree to a divorce.
I have been to her last known address, new tenants live there. She is not on social media and her mobile number is dead. I also sent her an email and got a bounce back message.
Finally, I tried to find her family members who live abroad (ex-wife is not originally from the UK), to no avail.
My questions are:
1. Can i apply for divorce through the courts, even though she cannot be found? I was told by a friend that the courts will want to do their own investigation.
2. I have read online, there is a form that I can complete - D13B, to apply for 'dispense of service'. Do i wait for the courts to do something before i complete this form?
3. Can i use a search company to try and find her?
4. In terms of costs, what is the cheapest way to apply for a divorce?
5. Do I need a solicitor at all?
Sorry for the questions.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
I need some advice on how to proceed with divorcing my ex-wife, who I have not had contact with for the last six years.
After some idle years, I have finally decided to proceed with divorcing my ex-wife. Though, there is a caveat, she cannot be located at all. I wanted to find her, so that I can ask her to agree to a divorce.
I have been to her last known address, new tenants live there. She is not on social media and her mobile number is dead. I also sent her an email and got a bounce back message.
Finally, I tried to find her family members who live abroad (ex-wife is not originally from the UK), to no avail.
My questions are:
1. Can i apply for divorce through the courts, even though she cannot be found? I was told by a friend that the courts will want to do their own investigation.
2. I have read online, there is a form that I can complete - D13B, to apply for 'dispense of service'. Do i wait for the courts to do something before i complete this form?
3. Can i use a search company to try and find her?
4. In terms of costs, what is the cheapest way to apply for a divorce?
5. Do I need a solicitor at all?
Sorry for the questions.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
