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.
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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.
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