QUESTION
If my husband and I live in different states and I file where I live, do the marriage and divorce laws in the state he lives in matter?
Asked on Aug 10th, 2012 on Divorce - Ohio
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My husband is stationed in Washington and I still live in Ohio. If I file in Ohio, will the Washington marriage and divorce laws matter?
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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What matters is whether you lived in Ohio as husband and wife. If so, you can file here, and we have jurisdiction over him. Then, only Ohio law applies.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2012 at 9:55 AM