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Does a marriage in Brazil only not register in the US

Last activity 15 August 2017 by jland912

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Hello everyone

I quick question I was married several years ago in Brazil to the Brazilian citizen.. She did not come to the US. The marriage was never registered in the US. I have move on and in the process of getting married once again to a US citizen . My question is do i need to file for divorce in Brazil or can i just get married in the US ?

Can anyone help

BO

jland912

You need to get divorced. Your marriage is legal in all countries.

Jim

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