Reviewed on: December 07,2018
Relationship Issues

Can an inmate file for divorce while doing time?

is a true that an inmate can file for a divorce while he's doing time and it gets done faster?

It is true that an inmate may file for divorce if they someone on the outside handling the actual court filing.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer December 07,2018 · Relationship Issues
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It is true that an inmate may file for divorce if they someone on the outside handling the actual court filing. The petition can be notarized in prison, and then that document must be filed with the family court in your jurisdiction. There is nothing to this that makes it "faster", but if you are sitting in prison, time is not a factor as you have plenty of it.

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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed December 2018.