QUESTION
Can I file for divorce if I’m out the country?
Asked on Mar 17th, 2014 on Divorce - Michigan
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I’m Colombian and I got married with a US citizen 4 years ago. I lived in the US for 4 years with my husband but relationship turn very abusive so I decide go back to my country. I want to file for divorce but I don’t have money for a lawyer and neither to go back to US. Thank you.
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Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Jacksonville, NC
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If your husband lives in North Carolina, then yes you can divorce him without having to return to the US and for around about $600.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 8:19 AM
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If you want to file in Columbia you need to check that law.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2014 at 8:19 AM
I believe that in order to file for a divorce, you must first be a resident within the Jurisdiction in which you want to file.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 5:43 PM
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You can probably file for a divorce in Columbia .. if Colombian law allows it.Otherwise it would be too complicated and you should probably consider returning to the US.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 5:43 PM
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You might be able to file in Columbia if you have reestablished residence, otherwise it will be where he lives. I have no solution for your economic issues as legal services cannot be provided for free.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2014 at 2:16 PM