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How I can legally divorce in the States?

Asked on Aug 05th, 2013 on Divorce - California
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I am forcefully married when I was 16 years old in Iran. Right now I am in the US and I came as a refugee. My claim was that I became Christian. At the time of marriage I was Muslim.
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Family Attorney serving Sacramento, CA at Peyton & Associates
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If you are now a resident of one of the United States and you satisfy that state's residency requirements, you can file for divorce in the U.S.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 12:05 PM

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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Your present residence determines the jurisdiction for divorce, so, generally you can obtain a divorce in the US.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 10:07 AM

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You need to meet the state residence requirement to file suit for divorce. In Texas that means living in the state for 6 months and the county for 90 days. I suggest you hire a lawyer.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 10:01 AM

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Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Ventura, CA at Zahn Law Office
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If you have been a resident of the State of California for six months and have lived in the same County for the last 3 months, then you qualify to file for divorce here under irreconcilable differences.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 9:58 AM

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