Oldwick, NJ Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Basically, the same way you would if that person were still in Colo. If he/she is outside the US there are more logistical problems to accomplish service of the paperwork and that problem will be different for each country. If you are not able to accomplish personal service due to the international issues or if you don't even know where the person is, the divorce court can authorize service by publication in a local newspaper. Service by publication will permit the court to dissolve the marriage but it may not be able to do anything else (such as property division or alimony). You need to consult an attorney to determine your options after an analysis of all relevant information.

You really can't waive child support and you actually did not but you might have signed something that indicated if you applied to the court for an increase or for child support he had the right to apply for alimony.  Based on the length of your marriage and the salaries, he may not be entitled to alimony.  Even if he is, it would be for a very limited time.  The potential child support would outweigh the risk of alimony. 

 Thank you for your question. In general, if you need copies of your divorce decree and marital settlement agreement, it can be obtained through the court and/or State of New Jersey, depending on how long ago the divorce took place. Additional information is required to better assist you and I suggest that you speak with an attorney so that he/she can offer you guidance with this issue.