QUESTION
filing for a divorce, i am a permanent resident, defnendant and kids are not, they are not in the US
Asked on Oct 06th, 2014 on Divorce - New York
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I am filing for a divorce by myself, defendant and my kids are not permanent resident. My spouse is asking me for a greencard and child/spousal support. They hired a lawyer. Do they have any bearing to ask for a spousal/child support even if they the US court doesn't have jurisdiction since they are not permanent resident/citizen of US?
1 ANSWER
You are incorrect in your assumption about jurisdiction. If they are present in the United States and you meet the residency requirement the court has jurisdiction to give you a divorce and to order support.
Answered on Oct 07th, 2014 at 6:51 AM