How can I get divorced if my spouse abandoned me and left the country?

Question by la_cateta: How can I get divorced if my spouse abandoned me and left the country? My husband fled the country and now I want to divorce him. Since he's not around to get served with papers, how can I divorce him and can I do it myself without having to use an attorney? What are the steps I have to take? I am in California, Los Angeles County. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you! ;) Best answer:

Answer by Sharp Marble
you file based on "abondonedment"

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