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What do I do to get divorced if my spouse and I were married in Mexico but now lives in different states?
Asked on Feb 19th, 2015 on Divorce - Washington
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I would like a divorce. My spouse and I married in Mexico in 1982. We then separated. I moved to and have lived here 21 years. She lives in another state for the past 18. We both have other partners and families with others. I would like to file divorce.
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You can file for divorce in California if you have lived in the state for 6 consecutive months and the same county for 3 months. You can serve your spouse in the other state by certified mail or personal service. Your spouse can also voluntarily sign a form that she acknowledges service.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
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It doesn't matter where you got married. You can file in the state in which you live since there don't appear to be either children or property in common. You do have to serve her. You can also file in the state in which she lives since you can subject yourself voluntarily to the jurisdiction of that state. If there are children in common (under the age of 18) then you should file in the state in which the children live.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2015 at 5:45 PM
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Law Office of Edwin Fahlen
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If one spouse has lived in California for at least six-months immediately prior to filing the divorce, then California will have jurisdiction to hear the case.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2015 at 5:45 PM
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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You can sue for divorce here. You can ask an attorney licensed by the other State if you/spouse can sue for divorce there.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2015 at 5:45 PM