QUESTION
Can either of us file in the state where we live if I don't have a copy of our marriage license?
Asked on Oct 13th, 2016 on Divorce - Florida
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John Arthur Smitten
Yes, you can file in your state so long as you have resided in that state for at least 6 months.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2016 at 5:52 AM
Family Law Attorney serving Greenacres, FL
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Ronald Bornstein, Attorney at Law
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Generally, you have to file in the State having subject matter jurisdiction. Most States have a residency requirement to be able to file for divorce. In FL, it is six months. Consult with an attorney to discuss the specifics of your situation and your options.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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Law Office of Robert E. McCall
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You can file in any state for which you meet the Residency requirement to establish jurisdiction. For example, for Florida to have jurisdiction one party must live here for a minimum of 181 days. Florida does not consider what state, or country, you were married in.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2016 at 5:28 PM
You won?t need a copy of your marriage license to get a divorce. Go ahead and file, as long as you are a ?legal resident? where you file. Good luck.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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You can file for divorce in Florida as long as one party has been a resident of the State of Florida for at least six months prior to filing.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2016 at 5:27 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Yes, you can file a divorce case without needing to provide the marriage license.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2016 at 5:27 PM