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How do I serve someone with contempt who is hiding?
I need to serve my ex husband with contempt for non payment of child support (he hasn't seen or spoken to the kids in almost two years). He is hiding in the state of New Jersey, staying with friends, working under the table. If I try to file a contempt motion, I will need an address to send his copy. How do I do this if I don't have an address? He is hiding purposely because he wants to avoid his responsibilities to his own children. He is also hiding from arrest warrants...a couple from our state and one from NJ. Can I ask the judge to let me serve him via a local newspaper in NJ? Is that allowed or possible? Any advice? Thanks!
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- bcs_userLv 410 years agoFavorite Answer
If you cannot locate your ex, and the state cannot locate your ex--either because he is not working, doesn't own or rent any property in his name, or is using a fake identity--then how do you expect to force him to go to court? Do you seriously think that upon seeing this obscure little notice in the newspaper--assuming that he even reads the paper and looks at the classified ads--that he's suddenly going to march on down to the courthouse knowing full well that he has warrants for his arrest?
Besides, you are probably better off without your ex in your life, as you can now find a new man to take care of yourself and your kids. Also, if you are in fact "poor", then you can file for public assistance, and it becomes the state's problem--not yours--to go after your ex for the money!
