Divorce Process In Hawaii

Summary

If your spouse has left for Japan and you wish to file for divorce in Hawaii, you may need to serve divorce papers internationally. With no children or shared assets, the process could be straightforward. If you cannot locate your spouse, you must demonstrate due diligence in trying to find her. If unsuccessful, you can request court approval to serve by publication, which involves publishing the notice in an approved newspaper. Consider consulting a local attorney for guidance on the Hague Service Convention and serving by publication.

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No children or shared assets the marriage was 5 months long
Given that your marriage was only 5 months long, with no children or shared assets, the divorce process could be relatively straightforward.
Key Points:
- Short-term Marriage: Generally, the shorter the marriage, the simpler the divorce.
- No Shared Assets/Children: Simplifies proceedings.
Would you like information on how to serve divorce papers internationally?
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To serve divorce papers internationally, you generally need to follow these steps:
- Determine Jurisdiction: Ensure California has jurisdiction over your divorce.
- Locate Your Spouse: Confirm your wife's address in Japan.
- Hague Service Convention: Use this treaty for serving papers in Japan.
Would you like more details on the Hague Service Convention process?
What if my wife cant be found and i dont know her address?
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If you can't find your wife or don't know her address, you can still proceed with the divorce. Here are the steps you may take:
- Due Diligence: Make reasonable efforts to locate her.
- Publication: If she can't be found, you can request court approval to serve divorce papers by publication.
Would you like more information about serving by publication?
I live in hawaii, we married in hawaii
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Given that you live in Hawaii and were married there, you would typically file for divorce in Hawaii. Here's some information on serving by publication:
- Due Diligence: Document efforts to locate her.
- Court Approval: Request permission from the court to serve by publication.
- Publication: Publish the notice in an approved newspaper.
Would you like more detailed information on the process of serving by publication?