There is no proper way to file divorce papers. You can also hire a lawyer to help you fill out the papers and contact the other party to present them with the divorce forms.
Talk to your attorney. There are many different methods acceptable to the court for service of papers to a missing person.
Yes, you will need to hire an attorney in order to draw up divorce papers. By doing so, you will be protected from any errors which may incur.
If your spouse was served PROPERLY with paperwork and they do not sign or respond by the deadline, you will automatically get the terms u asked for in the divorce.
http://www.law.siu.edu/selfhelp/info/divorce/divsupc.pdf describes the entire process. There are forms you must fill out in order to file for divorce, as well as fees that must be paid.
That is dependent on the rules and regulation on service by the court of jurisdiction.
No, divorce papers are NOT void
To finalize divorce papers in Illinois, you will need to reach a settlement agreement with your spouse on important issues such as property division, child custody, and support. Once you have this agreement, you can file a Marital Settlement Agreement with the court. After a waiting period of at least six months, you can attend a final hearing where a judge will review your agreement and grant the divorce.
As long is the service is proper, the spouse can serve their husband or wife. You will also want to get proof of service as well but if this is an amicable divorce then this should not be a problem.
No, you can't remarry if divorce papers are filed but not final.
You can get divorced in Illinois, or any other state, without your spouse signing any papers. You will have to post in a newspaper (any newspaper as long as its posted) that the divorce has been filed, that gives your spouse a chance to respond. If your spouse don't respond usually withing 30 days then the divorce is legal. Anyone living in Illinois filing for a divorce also has to meet the 90 day residency requirement. You have to be a resident of Illinois for 90 days before filing your petion for Dissolution of Marriage in Illinois. Illinois divorce laws and court system is very bias towards men. In Illinois get a good lawyer, perferably one referred to you through the Bar Association. That referal will cost maybe $20.00, but will save you allot of money in the end. At all the court sessions request that a court reporter always be present so every statements being made are legally documented and part of the divorce file. In Illinois that makes a huge difference.
The most effective way is to hire a translator.However, this may be out of one's budget.The next best way is to type the papers into a online translation service.
the divorce papers must have a court seal and sign by the clerk of court