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Can i file for a divorce here in the states if i was married outside of the united states?

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i married my wife while i was in the military and i was gone most of the time we were married and since iv been out things between us just are not working out and we no longer care for each other. can i file for divorce here in the states or do i need to do it in the country we where married in?

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Jeffery Haupt ·
Typically, you file for a divorce in the State where the parties are currently residing. If you are residing in different States, that can be problematic as for dividing property, courts might lack jurisdiction over the other party, you best bet is to consult an attorney on the matter and explain to him or her your specific fact situation.
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Kristen Browde ·
Yes. As long as you meet the residency requirement of the state in which you are filing, you may file for a divorce in any state, no matter where the marriage took place.
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