QUESTION
If fiancee has been separated from previous husband for 7 years, we are now pregnant, what do we do?
Asked on Aug 05th, 2013 on Divorce - Illinois
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My fiancee and I have been together for 5 years and engaged for 2. The only problem is, although they have been separated for 7 years, she is still legally married to her high school sweetheart. Their marriage only lasted about 9 months, at which point she moved to Colorado and he stayed in Florida. We are now expecting a child with a due date in December. How will this complicate matters? They are fairly amicable at this point and will likely file jointly. He is also retired military. Any hurdles we need to keep in mind?
2 ANSWERS
A divorce is still required.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2013 at 11:59 PM
Under IL law, because of the length of time they have been separated, it would not cause a problem, however, you will have to file in either Colorado or Florida (their place of residence) and will be governed by that state's law.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2013 at 10:50 AM