NY - uncontested divorce filed and paper served but can not locate the person afterwards.

Q: In NY state, I filed for uncontested divorce and served the paper. Then he responded saying he's deployed overseas till Dec 2012. So I know that he is back now for sure but have no idea where he lives, what he does and etc now. He forwarded his mail to his grandma's house far from here and his family does not talk to me. Basically we over the email reached an agreement and stuff but all of sudden he disappeared saying "f*** you, I'm not going to give you what you want". He 's MIA and are not going to sign the uncontested divorce. Can't serve him the paper if I file for contested.
No kids, short marriage, still own a condo together (rented out) What are my options now??? I'm so frustrated and helpless..

A: David's Answer: If he did not file & serve an Answer to your Complaint - and assuming you properly served him - you may simply move for a default judgment. I would suggest you schedule a free consultation with a NYC Divorce lawyer. -- David Bliven, Bronx Divorce / Separation Lawyer (www.blivenlaw.net)

Asker: He did answer to my complaint saying he does not agree....

A: Merely sending a letter or e-mail to you is not a formal "Answer." A formal Answer would have the caption, state the paragraphs he's admitting & the paragraphs he's denying. He would also need to file same with the court along with an affidavit of service. If he didn't do all that, he's in technical default. I again encourage you to schedule a consultation appointment with a NYC Divorce lawyer to more fully discuss the case, as no definitive opinion can be rendered over the internet.