Military Spouse Notice Publication

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In Georgia, you can serve notice by publication if you cant locate your military spouse. You must publish the notice once a week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation. The judge will need to approve this method, and you must show proof of your efforts to locate your spouse. This can include online searches, call logs, and any other attempts to find them. If you lack funds for a private investigator, document all other reasonable efforts.

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In Georgia, serving notice by publication is possible when you can't locate your spouse. However, you must show:
- You've made a sincere effort to locate them.
- You've published the notice in a newspaper of general circulation once a week for * consecutive weeks.
- The notice includes all relevant details about the pending action.
So I only have to do it once I week ?
Yes, in Georgia, you need to publish the notice once a week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation. This is required to ensure sufficient effort in notifying the other party.
But the judge will have to tell me if I can serve notice of publication
Yes, that's correct. Ultimately, the judge will give the final permission for a notice by publication. It's important to document your efforts in trying to locate your spouse, as the judge will require this evidence.
I looked on truthfinder and they don’t have any updated information
It can be frustrating when you can't locate your spouse. However, courts typically require proof that you've made reasonable efforts to locate them before allowing service by publication. Using a service like TruthFinder can be part of that effort.
What proof do I show
You can show proof by presenting:
- A detailed report of your search efforts.
- Evidence of using online databases or hiring a private investigator.
- Proof of sending letters to last known addresses.
- Attempts to contact friends, relatives, and their employer.
I don’t know her friends into and I don’t know her relatives or place of work
In such a case, you should document your efforts to find this information. Keep records of online searches, attempts to reach out through social media, or any other methods you've used to try to find her friends, relatives, or workplace.
Truth finder I called numbers but no answer or wrong number
That sounds frustrating. Keep a record of these calls and the lack of response. This can also serve as evidence for the court that you've made a reasonable effort to locate your spouse. Have you considered hiring a private investigator?
No don’t have funds to do that
I understand your situation. In Georgia, you can still proceed with the notice by publication if you've exhausted all other reasonable means. Make sure to document all your efforts as this will be your proof for the court.
Okay do I print out screenshots?
Yes, you can print out screenshots as part of your documentation. It's important to keep any tangible evidence to show your efforts in trying to locate your spouse. This can include your online search records, call logs, and any correspondences.
Okay
That's great! Remember, the judge will want to see thorough evidence of your search. If you have any more questions about this process or other legal matters, feel free to ask. Are there any other questions you have at the moment?