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mgmark7
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28 Feb 08 #15286 by mgmark7

Topic started by mgmark7

I have tried to trace my wife through friends and family but have had know luck. I want to do teh 5 yr seperation no contest but how to deal with being unable to serve teh papers?

Newbie
Senior Member

28 Feb 08 #15320 by Newbie

Reply from Newbie

you could try www.192.com or hire a private investigator (not cheap though).
Good luck.

Rebecca186
Senior Member

28 Feb 08 #15326 by Rebecca186

Reply from Rebecca186

try the electoral roll at the library especially if you have an idea on where she lives...or 192 does the same. If no joy still let me know as I used to research family tree and had other available source which I can recall at present but will look into it to see if that helps...
good luck

LittleMrMike
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28 Feb 08 #15327 by LittleMrMike

Reply from LittleMrMike

Make enquiries by all means. But the Court rules make provision for what is called substituted service, You make the application by a sworn statement setting out the circumstances and the Court will give directions as to the steps which you have to take. In the final analysis the Court has power to dispense with service although this
is not a step which is taken lightly.

Mike

Provost2000
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11 Jul 08 #32314 by Provost2000

Reply from Provost2000

A trace through a Private Detective will cost between £100 - £200 but may not yeild a result. Some companies will offer a no trace no fee service which may be all you need to get the knowledge you need.

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