This type of case is not a traditional divorce. Before the court authorizes publication in a newspaper or approved medium, you must demonstrate that you conducted a real, documented diligent search to attempt to locate your spouse.

At Divorce Online we offer specific modules depending on the state and the scope of service required.

What is a Divorce by Publication?

A divorce by publication is used when:

• The current whereabouts of the spouse are unknown
• Personal service/notification is not possible
• Reasonable location attempts have been unsuccessful

The court will require concrete evidence that you attempted to locate them before authorizing any form of alternative notification. If the spouse does not respond after publication, the case may be finalized through default.

Each state has different rules. That is why our services are structured by specific modules.

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Nationwide Module

For customers outside Florida and Texas, we offer a module specialized in diligent search documentation.

This service is divided into two stages.

The first is the Search Report, at a cost of $175, in which we conduct a structured investigation to attempt to locate the spouse and issue a report with the results.

If the spouse is not located, the second stage is the Diligence Execution and preparation of the Affidavit of Search Efforts, at a cost of $295. In this phase, the reasonable location attempts are formally documented and the affidavit is prepared ready for signature.

This module does not include the drafting of the divorce petition or the management of publication or court filing. Its purpose is to provide you with the documentation necessary to demonstrate diligence before the corresponding court.

Important Aspects to Consider

A divorce by publication does not automatically guarantee that the judge will grant all financial requests. If the spouse does not appear, the court may limit certain asset-related decisions.

We also cannot guarantee that the court will authorize publication notification, as that decision depends exclusively on the judge. What we do guarantee is that the documentation prepared will meet professional standards and applicable legal requirements.

Is This Process Right for You?

This service is designed for people who have lost genuine contact with their spouse and wish to legally finalize their marriage in accordance with the law.

If your spouse appears and decides to contest the divorce, the case may become contested and require independent representation.

Begin Today

If you cannot locate your spouse but wish to move forward legally: