If I filed for divorce inone state but am moving to another, what do I need to do to have someone else represent me in court?
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If I filed for divorce inone state but am moving to another, what do I need to do to have someone else represent me in court?
I need to have someone file legal papers and represent me in court in AZ. I have already filed for divorce but have to leave the state in 2 weeks for career reasons. My spouse has already moved to another state so all notification of the divorce proceedings have been through the mail. How do I appoint someone to represent me in these matters? Or can I do much of this through mail/fax?
Asked on January 3, 2011 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
You can retain an attorney to represent you in AZ. Your county bar association may have a referral service listing attorneys who handle divorce.
If you are out of the state, but have to appear in court, some judges will allow you to participate in the hearing by telephone instead of being physically present. If a future hearing in your case is scheduled, you could ask the judge's law clerk whether or not the judge will allow you to appear by telephone instead of being physically present.
Filing documents with the court could be done via mail or fax. Many courts now allow electronic filing of documents. Check with the court clerk to inquire if the court where your case has been filed allows electronic filing of documents.
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