Reviewed on: October 07,2015
General Prison Questions-Terminology

How can I get a divorce from my husband who is in jail at this time

You can file for divorce in the county and state you live.
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Answered by a former federal inmate · 14+ years advising families
✓ Verified answer October 29,2014 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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You can file for divorce in the county and state you live. Once the papers are filed, you hire a process server to serve him at the jail he is incarcerated. He will have time to respond and you go from there. Unfortunately, it happens all the time
Accepted Answer Date Created: October 29,2014
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