Divorce Process

Last activity 01 April 2023 by cvco

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FR1New member23 January 2023 08:42:57

Hello everyone,

I am a US citizen and so is my wife. We were married in US.

So what is the process for a US couples living outside US to file for divorce.

Thank you

janet111millerNew member28 March 2023 22:10:42

Hi there,

As a US citizen living outside the US, you may be able to file for divorce in the US state where you were last residing. You may also be able to file in the state where your spouse currently resides or where you both last lived together as a married couple. However, the specific process may vary depending on the state and your unique situation. It's recommended that you consult with a family law attorney or use an online legal service for guidance.

cvcoMalaysia expert01 April 2023 13:24:16

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This question comes up once or twice a year and I think the consensus has been that one needs to start with a lawyer in the state where the marriage took place regardless of how and where the process winds up.

Here is a link to read from the govt.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel … broad.html

Here is one from a law website:

https://www.legalmatch.com/law-library/ … broad.html

And another one:

https://www.internationalcitizens.com/l … itizen.php

Google seems to cover the topic very well!

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