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My husband lives in Virginia, which is where we both lived before. I took a live-in job where I take care of children, clean and cook in exchange for room and board and a minute stipend in Massachusetts. I hope that I never have to see my husband again. He was abusive. Can I divorce him without ever having to see him again?
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Stephen P. Kelly
Because your husband lives outside Massachusetts and you did not live as husband and wife in Massachusetts immediately preceding your break up, you will have jurisdiction issues. First, before you can file for divorce, will have to be a resident of Massachusetts for at least one year. Second, even after one year has past, there will be issues as to whether the court can assert personal jurisdiction over your husband. This is very fact specific, so it would be best to discuss your situation in detail with an attorney.
Answered on Oct 10th, 2012 at 12:24 PM