QUESTION
How can I file for divorce if I got married in another country?
Asked on Nov 11th, 2012 on Divorce - California
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I'm married in the Dominican Republic and I have been married for a year and five months now. I'm a US citizen. He was marring me for papers. I never reported the marriage.
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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File divorce where you live.
Answered on Jun 18th, 2013 at 12:24 AM
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Melvin G. Franke
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Contact a lawyer who specializes in international law.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Where you were married is irrelevant to where you can seek dissolution. As long as you meet the residency requirements of six months in California you can go forward with filing a dissolution.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 6:02 PM
If your marriage was validly entered into in the Dominican Republic, then the US will recognize the marriage, and you can file for divorce so long as you meet the residency requirements for your state (e.g. you must reside in AZ for at least 90 days before you can file divorce here). I recommend you consult with an attorney so you can discuss this process in greater detail.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 6:01 PM
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Law Offices of Eugene Lumberg and Eric S. Lumberg
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You can file for divorce in the state that you live assuming you have been there for 180 days. If not, wait for that time period and then file.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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You can file in the state you lived in for at least six months regardless of where you got married.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 6:00 PM
You can file for divorce in California if you have lived in your county for at least three months and in the state for at least six months. It doesn't matter where you got married.
Answered on Nov 13th, 2012 at 5:58 PM