How Do You Place A Divorce Notice In A Newspaper?
One of the first steps in obtaining a divorce is serving the respondent with a bill of complaint, notifying them of the pending divorce proceedings. Serving the respondent can be difficult if they live in another state or if their mailing address is unknown. There is an alternative to mailing divorce papers or having them served by the local sheriff’s office. Placing a divorce notice in a newspaper is a legal way to inform the respondent of the impending divorce. Service by publication must be done properly in order to be legally binding and requires the help of the court. Discuss your situation with the clerk of court responsible for handling divorce proceeding filings in your area. Ask him or her to provide you with the forms needed to place a divorce notice in a newspaper. These forms are usually an affidavit and an order of publication. In addition to these forms you will need to request a list of local newspapers authorized to print legal notices. Return the affidavit after it has
