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If we were married in Ecuador, can we get divorced in the USA?
Asked on Jul 29th, 2013 on Divorce - New York
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15 years ago we got married in Ecuador. We have 3 children born in New York. He said he is going to stop paying the rent so me and the kids will be kicked out of this apartment. Can we get divorced in the USA with USA laws or do we need a Ecuadorian Judge?
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Ernest Jerome Dubose
Yes as long as you have been a resident of New York for more than 6 months you can file for divorce in New York.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2013 at 9:20 PM
If you reside the USA you can get divorced here. You need to check your local laws for the min. timeframe (i.e., for Illinois, you have to be a resident of IL for at least 90 days prior to the filing of your divorce).
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2013 at 9:20 PM
You can get divorced in any state in which you have established the required residency. Six months in California.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2013 at 9:20 PM
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Your venue is determined by where you reside, therefore, New York has jurisdiction.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2013 at 9:20 PM
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If you both have been in Florida for over 180 days with the children a Florida court will have jurisdiction and venue.
Answered on Aug 02nd, 2013 at 9:20 PM