QUESTION
If I was married in Ecuador and in the US, and now live in the US but have been separated for 10 years could that be considered divorce?
Asked on Jun 23rd, 2014 on Divorce - California
6 ANSWERS
Divorce/Family Law Attorney serving Carlsbad, CA
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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You are still married. Being separated is not the same as being legally separated. You need a court judgement to be legally separated.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:20 PM
Living apart in and of itself is not sufficient to dissolve the marriage, only a court action can do that. Where you live now is the important fact, not where you were married. You should consult a family law attorney to review all of your facts and advise you how best to proceed.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:20 PM
You are not legally separated or divorced. The passage of time does nothing. Get an attorney and get divorced.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:20 PM
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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Neither. Both a divorce and a legal separation in CA require you to go to court. You are just separated.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:20 PM
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Law Office of Linda K. Frieder
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You are not divorced or legally separated with out a court order. You are still married.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:20 PM
No. If you are legally married anywhere in the world, you need to get a court order for divorce no matter how long you and your spouse have lived apart.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 10:20 PM