I was married in Jamaica and never filed anything in the states. How can I obtain a divorce in NC?
Are you an attorney? Sign up to answer this question.
Legal Answers Categories
Divorce, Marriage, Alimony Law Answers
Yes, you can. A divorce in the US is allowed under these circumstances as long as one of you meets the state's residency requirements (which vary from state-to-state). Additionally, it only takes one of you to meet the residency requirements, not both.
It makes no difference where in the world you were married.
The plaintiff or defendant in the suit for divorce must have resided in the State for a period of 6 months prior to filing. The divorce may be filed in the either county in which the parties reside.
Related Divorce, Marriage, Alimony Questions
Didn't find your answer? Ask.
Top Ranking Attorneys
- Hong Shen210 Answers|Points 10500Gold Contributor
- Joseph Gasparrini46 Answers|Points 2200Bronze Contributor
- Kelly Broadbent81 Answers|Points 4000Silver Contributor
- Russ Pietryga79 Answers|Points 3900Silver Contributor
- Shawn Jackson17 Answers|Points 850Bronze Contributor
- Glenn M. Lyon, Esq.27 Answers|Points 1330Bronze Contributor
- Hong Shen210 Answers|Points 10500Gold Contributor
- Kelly Broadbent81 Answers|Points 4000Silver Contributor
- Russ Pietryga79 Answers|Points 3900Silver Contributor
- Sharon Siegel62 Answers|Points 3090Bronze Contributor
- Michael D. Siegel56 Answers|Points 2750Bronze Contributor
- Paula McGill50 Answers|Points 2500Bronze Contributor
Are you a lawyer?Want to be featured here? Sign up for a free profile and get started today! Click Here
 |