QUESTION
Would it be better off to file here where I live or let her serve me from where she is?
Asked on Oct 14th, 2016 on Divorce - Florida
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Wife is in another state. Neither of us are asking for support from the other.
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John Arthur Smitten
File in your home state, always a better choice.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2016 at 5:53 AM
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Cannot speculate as to reply. Each state sets their own divorce law. I could only reply as to Florida, not any other state.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Venue is proper where you last resided together as husband and wife. If it is an uncontested divorce, it can be filed in either place.
Answered on Nov 03rd, 2016 at 6:59 AM
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Ronald Bornstein, Attorney at Law
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The answer to your question may depend upon whether you have any minor children together, own real estate together, or own any other property together. If you have no minor children together, do not own any real or personal property together, and neither of you is seeking alimony or spousal support from the other, then generally, it may not make a difference in which jurisdiction you file, however, different States have different residency requirements, appearance requirements, uncontested divorce requirements, etc., so you should consult with an attorney in both jurisdictions to discuss the specifics of your situation and your options.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2016 at 5:21 PM