What happens if I am unable to locate my spouse to serve the divorce papers?

If you are unable to locate your spouse and serve the divorce papers, it is still possible to obtain a divorce in Ontario. The way in which to properly proceed in such a situation depends on the unique circumstances pertaining to your individual case.

It is important that you use every method at your disposal to attempt to locate your spouse in order to serve them with the divorce papers. There are many different methods you may employ to do so. For example, you may decide to hire a company to locate the individual. If the company is unable to locate the individual, you should ask them for a report indicating that their search was unsuccessful.

In the event that you have used every means possible to locate your spouse, and still cannot seem to find a place to locate or reach him, in order to obtain a divorce in Ontario, you may be required to obtain an Order for either substituted service or dispensing with service. In this case, you most prove to the judge that you have exhausted all reasonable ways to contact and/or locate your spouse.

For more information on divorces, where you are unable to locate your spouse, contact Krol & Krol at 905.707.3370 to book a consultation today.