QUESTION
Can he divorce her in Illinois even though she does not have legal standing in the US? Is she entitled to any of his non marital property?
Asked on May 16th, 2013 on Divorce - Illinois
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My brother married a Foreigner in the Philippines. She is not a United States citizen or in the country. They are going to divorce. All of his assets/property (House, 401K, retirement plan, bank accounts, etc.) were acquired before the marriage.
1 ANSWER
If he is a resident of IL he can obtain a divorce. You do not say where she resides. Her citizenship is not relevant. If his property was his before the marriage it is his non-maritsl property. But that is not relevant to any support issue. Alimony may be an issue he should be concerned about.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 3:13 PM