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Can I file for divorce in the US when I got married in another country?
Asked on Sep 07th, 2011 on Divorce - Colorado
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I'm US citizen. My husband (also a US citizen) and I got married in Peru. Can I file for divorce here in US?
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Yes you can. If filing in IL, you must reside in your county as least 90 days before you file for divorce.
Answered on Sep 23rd, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Yes, you can so long as you have been in the state long enough. In Wisconsin it is six months.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Roianne Houlton Conner
Yes you can. You must file in the State in which you have resided for a least six months or more.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2011 at 8:50 AM
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Yes. You have to file for divorce where you currently reside and are considered a legal resident.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 12:58 PM
You can file for divorce in the US so long as you meet the residency requirements of the state in which you file - in Arizona, one or both of the spouses must have resided here for at least 90 days (if you have children, they must have resided in AZ for six months).
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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Yes. Divorce filing are based on your residence at the time of filing.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Yes, IF you can meet the jurisdictional requirements of the state in which you are going to file for divorce.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Theodore W. Robinson
Yes, as long as you've been here for at least one year after the marriage.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 11:21 AM
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You can get divorced in any state that you are a resident. I suggest you consult an experienced Family Law attorney to discuss you case in greater detail and learn all of your rights and options.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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In Washington you can.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 11:03 AM
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So long as you meet the jurisdictional requirement of your court, then yes you may divorce here. The requirement for Jurisdiction in California is six months' residency.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2011 at 8:30 AM
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The marriage becomes the subject matter of the state the parties live in. If you otherwise meet the residency requirements to file for divorce, which in Arkansas is 60 days, you may file for your divorce here regardless of where you were married.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2011 at 8:49 PM
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Yes, if you have been a resident of the state of Ca for 6 months and the county for 3 mos prior to filing.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Glen Edward Ashman
Not only can you, but you must file here.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2011 at 8:31 PM
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Yes. The place where you were married has nothing to do with where you can or must get a divorce. Where you are living on a permanent basis at the time you desire to end the marriage is what controls where you can get divorced.
Answered on Sep 08th, 2011 at 8:26 PM