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If I got married in Northern Ireland, can I divorce in the US?
Asked on Jan 15th, 2014 on Divorce - Idaho
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My husband and I married in Northern Ireland in 2012 and quickly moved to the US. Unfortunately, the marriage deteriorated quickly and we now wish to divorce. I still live in the US and he has returned to Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland, we must be separated 2 years before starting divorce proceedings. Can I file for divorce in the US and when? We have no children.
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Family Law Attorney serving Peoria, AZ
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At least in the state of Arizona if you have resided for at least 90 days you have established residency for purposes of a dissolution of marriage. If your husband will cooperate then there should be no difficulty in obtaining a divorce. You need to consult with an experienced family law attorney in your area to discuss this.
Answered on Jan 22nd, 2014 at 10:45 AM
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You can file for divorce in the State where you reside if 1) you are a legal resident of that State, usually means live there 6 months or longer, and 2) if your husband resided with you in that State at some point during the marriage. You should consult with an attorney in order to best determine how to proceed.
Answered on Jan 20th, 2014 at 3:47 PM
If you have lived in California for two years then you meet the residency requirements for filing a dissolution action. You should consult a family law attorney to review all of the facts and advise you.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 3:58 PM
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You can file for divorce in Texas as long as you have resided in the State of Texas for six months and the county for 90 days. It does not matter if the ex-husband resides in Northern Island. Only one party needs to reside in Texas.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 3:16 PM
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You should be able to file in the U.S. Waiting periods vary from state to state. Your question heading says you're in Texas; in Texas you must have lived in the state for six months and your divorce petition must generally remain on file for at least 60 days before the divorce can be finalized. Good luck.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 3:14 PM
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If you have lived in the state of Texas for six months and the county for 90 days then you may file in the county of your residence. The grounds for divorce can be fault or no fault.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 3:12 PM
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Yes you can divorce him in MI but your divorce may not be recognized in Northern Ireland.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 2:54 PM
You can file for divorce in any state in which you are a legal resident. California six months. Good luck.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 2:54 PM
You can file for a divorce in the United States provided that you maintained a matrimonial domicile here or because the acts causing the break up of the marriage occurred here, and provided that you meet the residency requirements of the state and county where you file for the divorce. In Utah, you need to have been a resident for at least 3 months before you can file for a divorce. The residency requirement may vary in other states. You will have to obtain service of process on your husband. If he is in agreement with terminating the marriage, that should not be a problem.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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In Nebraska, you must have been a resident of the State to file for divorce, but you can file a Legal Separation and convert to a divorce once you meet the year long residency requirement. If you are a lawful permanent resident of the US, generally, you can file here rather than in your home country. A competent attorney can get more specific facts from you and advise you as to your rights and responsibilities.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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Yes. live in County 10 days and State 6mos.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 2:52 PM
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To file for Divorce in Michigan, you must be a resident of the State for at least 180 days, and a resident of the County in which you file for at least 10 days. You will likely need to arrange to get him served with the Divorce Complaint in Northern Ireland, which can be somewhat complex.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 2:52 PM
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Yes, you get divorce in the state in which you live.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 2:51 PM
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As you are now in the US you can file here, under the laws of the state where you reside.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2014 at 2:51 PM