A "secret divorce" is when one spouse initiates divorce proceedings without the other spouse being aware of it. According to the provided reference, a secret divorce refers to a situation where one spouse is planning or filing for divorce without the other spouse's knowledge.
This can involve:
- Planning the divorce in secrecy.
- Filing the initial divorce paperwork without informing the other spouse.
It's important to remember that even if the initial stages are kept secret, eventually, the other spouse will need to be formally served with divorce papers for the divorce to proceed legally.
