If your spouse is filing for divorce in North Carolina, then before attempting to serve you by publication, he would be required to show that he attempted service by certified mail at your last known address.
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My sincere appreciation for your reply. Respectfully, lostlady
My spouse is pressuing me to sign a Separation and Property Settlement Agreement that I find unfair and, to be honest, offensive.> I have had three free consultations with attorneys in the state where I live and all three have told me to sign NOTHING and to try and obtain a NC attorney as it would be in my best interest.> My question: can my spouse divorce me by way of Public Notification even though he knows where I am, pays my rent, utilities and deposits several hundred dollars in my checking each mo. for groceries, etc.??> I check anywhere between 2 and 3 times a month with the county courthouse, Civil Div., to make sure papers havenot been filed.> I have wanted a divorce for quite some time, but a fair one. I just want my future to be a secure one as I am unable to work and he can well afford it.> He has met someone he wants to marry and I am happy for them both, but I will not sign an agreement that may have me living the role of a bag lady in the future, especially after living with him for more than half my life. Any legal advice would be gratefully appreciated. lostlady