Who We Are

At Missing Spouse Divorce, we have a single mission: to help people move forward when their spouse cannot be found.

Every year, thousands of people across the United States begin the difficult process of divorce only to discover that they cannot even serve their spouse with papers. Courts will not allow these cases to proceed without proof of a diligent search. That proof usually comes in two forms: a professional investigator’s report and a sworn affidavit of search efforts. Without those documents, cases stall, hearings are delayed, and families remain stuck in uncertainty.

We created Missing Spouse Divorce to focus on this very problem. By limiting our work to the investigative and documentation stage of the divorce by publication process, we provide the foundation people need to take the next step.

Why We Exist

Traditional routes for handling missing spouse divorces can be overwhelming.

Many people first turn to private investigators. While skilled at searching, most investigators charge by the hour, often at rates of $75–$150 per hour, with no clear end point. Bills grow quickly, and the results are not always delivered in a format the court will accept.
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Others turn to attorneys, but full legal representation for divorce by publication can cost $1,500–$3,500 or more. A significant portion of that expense often goes toward the very first step — drafting the affidavit of search. Clients end up paying high retainers before the court will even allow the case to move forward.
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This leaves many people stuck in limbo: they want to file for divorce, but they cannot get past the documentation stage. We exist to provide a clear, accessible, and affordable solution.

We also coordinate online notarization (where permitted) through BlueNotary.com, so affidavits can be notarized securely in minutes without leaving home.

What We Do

We are a document preparation service that works exclusively on the first two phases of a missing spouse divorce.

Investigator Reports

We work with licensed investigators who access professional databases and resources unavailable to the public. Their reports provide the hard evidence courts expect before approving service by publication.

Affidavits of Search

Once the investigative report is complete, we draft a state-specific affidavit that details the search, along with any prior efforts you may have made. Different states use different terminology — Affidavit of Due Diligence in New York, Declaration of Due Diligence in California, Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry in Florida — but the purpose is always the same: to prove good-faith efforts to locate a spouse. We make sure the affidavit reflects the exact language required by your jurisdiction.

Supporting Documentation

We provide clients with the affidavit, the investigator’s report, and where available, instructions and forms for the next steps in filing and publication.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple but important: to make the first step of a missing spouse divorce less intimidating.

We know how overwhelming it feels to want a divorce but not know where your spouse lives. We understand the stress of facing expensive retainers and unclear requirements. And we have seen how discouraging it can be when a case is denied because an affidavit was incomplete or not properly drafted.

That is why our work is built around four principles:

Court-Readiness

Every affidavit is drafted to meet judicial expectations in the state where it will be filed.

Accessibility

Our services are available online to anyone in the United States.

Affordability

Flat pricing makes costs predictable and prevents surprises.

Efficiency

Turnaround times are measured in days, not months, so clients can move forward.

The Bigger Picture

Missing spouse divorces are inherently complex. They involve both emotional weight and procedural hurdles. While we do not provide full legal representation or court filing services, we serve as the bridge between the personal search for a spouse and the formal documentation courts require.

Our focus is deliberately narrow. We do not attempt to handle every aspect of divorce cases. Instead, we concentrate on the piece that most often holds people back: the affidavit of search and the investigator’s report. By focusing here, we ensure that clients have exactly what they need to move their case to the next stage, whether they continue on their own or with additional legal help.

Who We Serve

We serve individuals across the United States who are facing the unique challenge of a missing spouse divorce. Our clients range from people in large cities to those in rural counties, but all share one thing in common: they need documentation that courts will accept before their case can move forward.

At Missing Spouse Divorce, we are here to provide clarity, accuracy, and support at a time when many feel lost in the system. By focusing exclusively on the critical first step, we help people move out of limbo and closer to resolution.

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Important Disclaimer

We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice or representation.

Our services are limited to preparing:

Investigator reports.
Documentation of diligence.
State-specific affidavits of search.

Final approval of service by publication and divorce is always determined by the court. Additional steps, such as filing, arranging newspaper publication, or attending hearings, may still be required depending on your jurisdiction.

Century Legal encourages attorneys and licensed professionals to offer unbundled and/or limited representation legal services to the public. Century Legal technologies leverage the internet as a way to streamline the delivery of legal services in order to reduce costs for both the attorney and consumer. Century legal works with attorneys and other professionals who want to improve their ability to provide great services in the most efficient and effective way. By using Century Legal’s methods attorneys and licensed professionals can offer reduced rates allowing consumers professional choices. These choices protects the public from unlicensed and untrained legal service providers who prey on consumers by offering low cost services that are often inadequate for the intended legal purpose.

MissingSpouseDivorce.com is not a law firm; we do not provide legal advice; no attorney-client relationship is created by using this website. Completing Professional Search or Diligence Execution Documentation does not start a court case; does not file documents with any court; does not guarantee any result. Courts may require additional search efforts; courts may deny requests for alternative service or a divorce. Services after these two services may or may not be offered in your state. Full-service attorney assistance for completing your missing spouse divorce may be available for separate fees. Paying for the Search or Diligence services is not hiring an attorney to complete your divorce. In other states, we may offer self-help document kits with instructions to file and finalize a missing spouse divorce; availability and scope may change without notice. Duly licensed, independent attorneys provide any legal services through a separate engagement agreement and separate payment; attorney participation is required where applicable. Eligibility note: if you perform diligence yourself, we do not provide other services through this website. Government fees and publication costs are separate and paid by you. Timeframes are estimates only. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide, including names, dates of birth, and last-known addresses. If your spouse may be overseas, additional service rules may apply; where a valid foreign address exists, you must follow applicable service requirements. Viewing this website or contacting us does not establish an attorney-client relationship and you should not send any confidential information until an attorney relationship has been established with the online attorney via this website.
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In an agreed divorce, the spouses can file their divorce in any County in Washington. The Circuit Court in Lee County, Washington, allows you to complete your agreed divorce without a court appearance. As such, to offer a genuinely virtual, 100% online divorce, we prepare divorce documents for filing in Lee County Circuit Court. There may be other counties where a court appearance is not required, but most counties require a court appearance. Should you wish to file in a county other than Lee County, we can prepare your documents for that county, but we charge $100 extra to draft documents for counties other than Lee. If you wish to file in a county other than Lee County, a court appearance will likely be required to finalize your agreed divorce. We know that some people – even other attorneys – might tell you that at least one of the parties (you or your spouse) must go to court at least once before your divorce can be granted. This is not accurate. We have assisted thousands with their agreed Washington divorce, for which no court appearance was required using the Circuit Court in Lee County, Washington.