Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Filing for Divorce via Facebook Message

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Would you file for divorce through Facebook?  A Brooklyn woman recently received a judge's approval to legally file for divorce via a private Facebook message.

Ellanora Baidoo has been trying to file for divorce from her husband for several years.  However, they haven't been able to find him in order to serve the papers because the husband has no fixed address or place of employment.  This week, the Manhattan Supreme Court ruled that Ellanora Baidoo would be allowed to serve her husband with a divorce summons using a private message through Facebook.  

Read more about the recent ruling on the CNN website.  

If you and your spouse have decided to make the difficult decision to separate.  You may be able to file for uncontested divorce.  Our attorneys can help you determine the best legal course of action and offer experienced legal advice.

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